Alexandria, Egypt. Marriage between F E Wrench and Alexandra Mallia

[Kevin MW]

Hello there, am new to this, but have found out more in the last couple of days than in the last few decades, and come across new family members.. Thank you so much. I have got as far as discovering the names and dates and details of my grandfather F. E Wrench, and his second wife Alexandria Mallia. They were married in Alexandria in the 1920s and my father N.F. E Wrench was the result. I am now trying to find more specific details about Alexandra Mallia. As far as vague family knowledge goes, she was of Italian, (possibly Maltese) descent, and probably living in the Italian Enclave in Alexandria at that time. Documents so far relating to F E Wrench refer to her as "local"...how would I find out more? Any pointers would be very welcome. Thank you in advance! Kevin

[ScouseBoy]

Was your grandfather  in the British Armed Forces?   either the Royal Navy or the Army?

[Kevin MW]

What a speedy reply!
Yes indeed, I understand he was a 2nd Lieutenant , and also served as a Canadian Mountie, before returning to Egypt in 1917 as a driver. I've gathered so much information so quickly but now want to find more history about my grandmother, who I only knew as a very small child when she came to the UK with my father in the 40's/50's.

[garstonite]

Wilfred Charles Wrench b 1901 Egypt - is he related ??

http://en.geneanet.org/fonds/individus/?size=10&ignore_each_patronyme=&ignore_each_prenom=&type_periode=between&exact_month=&exact_day=&exact_year=&sourcename=&nom=wrench&ignore_each_patronyme=&prenom=&prenom_operateur=or&ignore_each_prenom=&place__0__=&zonegeo__0__=Egypt&country__0__=EGY&region__0__=&subregion__0__=&place__1__=&zonegeo__1__=&country__1__=&region__1__=&subregion__1__=&place__2__=&zonegeo__2__=&country__2__=&region__2__=&subregion__2__=&place__3__=&zonegeo__3__=&country__3__=&region__3__=&subregion__3__=&place__4__=&zonegeo__4__=&country__4__=&region__4__=&subregion__4__=&type_periode=between&from=&to=&exact_month=&exact_day=&exact_year=&go=1

[ScouseBoy]

Which denomination would they have been in, do you know?

[ScouseBoy]

I wonder if they paid for an announcement in the Cairo or Alexandria press at the time?

[ScouseBoy]

It may be an idea to request the service records of F E Wrench, as he may have had to seek official permission to get married from his commanding Officer

[JenB]

There is a lot of significant background information on this thread http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=750863.msg5990612#msg5990612

I would be worth asking if the person who initiated that thread has a copy of the marriage certificate and ask for the details. This should give you more background information about Alexandra Mallia.

Alternatively you could order it yourself from the GRO. The reference shown on the GRO Consular Index for 1921 - 1925 is Alexandria 16, 204. Please note that on the index the bride's christian name is Alexandra, not Alexandria.

There are more details about ordering an overseas/consular marriage certificate here
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/most_customers_want_to_know.asp#Overseas
Edit I see that Stan had already posted this GRO link on the other thread.

[Treetotal]

Nice one Jen 

From the 1881 census It would appear that Alexandra was born in Malta.

Edit...This is Alice as per 1891 census

Carol