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

[avm228]

Her brother "F. J." per 1881 appears to be Frederick John Mallia.

He married Lizzie Hammett in West Ham in 1885, and was with her in Wanstead in later censuses.

He appears to have been in the leather trade, and all records show him as born in Malta c1859-60.

[JenB]

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

That's an interesting find  If that's her, aged 20 in 1881, she was a good bit older than Frank, who was born in 1877 according to the other thread.

[avm228]

The 1881 census entry shows M A Mallia as widowed.

Her husband Paul Mallia had died aged 43 on 24 June 1879 on board the P&O vessel Mongolia, of dysentery.

He was described as formerly of Southampton but late of 4 Dora Terrace, Buxton Rd, Stratford, Essex.

His widow Mary Anne Mallia of that address (which matches the 1881 census entry) was his sole executrix.

Estate under £800.

[JenB]

A note of caution.....a quick 'google' shows that Mallia is a pretty common name in Malta. Hopefully this is the right family 

[Treetotal]

Mmm...I'm not so sure it's the same family now unless Alexandra is Alice's Daughter.

Carol

[Nicola_G]

I met Kevin last week & have given him all the material I have. His grandfather is my great uncle :-) I am the person who started the other thread :-)

[Nicola_G]

As far as I know Frank Edward Wrench and Alice Emma Wrench were C of E.

[Nicola_G]

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.

The lady's name was Alexandra, she and Frank married in Alexandria :-) It all gets very confusing :-)

[Nicola_G]

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

I've already pulled the service records at National Archives Kew, they proved very interesting.
I hadn't realised that people may have had to ask permission. I don't recall seeing any note to that effect in his records.
I've passed those on to Kevin recently.