Malia - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Maybe we are related???

AlicelynnIbarra — 2012-04-06 23:00:02Z

My mother was Alice Malia & her father was Martin Joseph Malia the son of James Malia. I was told the family was originally from County Mayo Ireland and lived in PA. My grandfather had also had a brother named Thomas. I do know that my great grandmother has a set of triplets with only 1 surviving and at least 1 set of twin boys. I actually have a photo of the twins with the family which was believed to have been taken after their baptism. I don't know much more about the Malia family, my grandfather died prior to my parents even meeting.

Re: Malia

h0cu5_p0cu5 — 2012-01-27 18:07:21Z

thomas and joseph malia also had a brother called jack who lived in howdon wallsend. he was my grandfather

Re: Malia Minnesota

1_jeblume — 2011-11-08 23:55:54Z

I'm looking for information about Anthony Malia and Mary Cummings. More their parents then their children (i already have info on the children). I am a writer doing some research for a new project and I suspect Anthony Malia to be a descendent of the pirate Grace O'Malley, but I'm not completely sure, so I am looking for any information that may indicate Anthony Malia's lineage

Re: English Malia's

jmalia2355 — 2011-02-11 04:32:45Z

I am pretty sure she was my grandfather David Malia's sister

Michael Malia & Nancy Knopsnider?

ajmaley — 2010-12-17 00:30:26Z

I've hit a dead end with my research and I was hoping someone might be able to help me out. My great grandfather was Michael Malia (or Maley) and his wife as Nancy Knopsnider (1898-????). I have the obituary for my grandfather, Henry William Maley (1914-1983) which lists his father as Michael. In the 1910 census, Nancy Knopsnider is still listed as unmarried in her father (George Washington Knopsnider's) home in Fayette Co., PA, but by 1920, still in the same household, her name has changed to Nancy Malia and she has a son, Michael Malia who I believe is actually my grandfather under a different name since he's born in the right year -- maybe, some of my aunts think that Henry may have had a brother, but they were unsure. Besides her son, there is no other Michael Malia in the household. I find an unmarried Mike Malia in the same county as a miner in a boarding house, born in the 1880s. This Mike Malia, however, is listed as immigrating from Croatia, mother and father from Croatia, unable to speak English, but able to read and write . . .

Nancy Malia shows up again in the 1930 census in Somerset Co, PA, in the Somerset County Home and Hospital for the Insane. I've been unable to find my grandfather in the 1930 census. I'd really like to find out what eventually happened to Nancy, but I know that's a long shot.

Which is where the trail goes cold, can anyone help me with this? This is really frustrating for me because it's my family name and it's proved the most difficult line of my genealogy to trace, ;-)

Thanks in advance,

Abby

Staffordshire and Yorkshire Malia's (spellings)

maliashane76 — 2010-09-04 16:47:40Z

Anyone have any malia family in Rotherham, Yorkshire or Tipton Staffordshire.Michael Malia born abt 1838 Galway Ireland son John born abt 1858 Tipton He moved with his family to Rotherham abt 1888 with my gt gt grandfather John born abt 1878 tipton.The hardest part about tracing this line as been the different spellings - Malia,Maley,Mala,Melier,Maylier,Mole,Malaha,Malyonand Marean so far.

Malia in Ulster Co, NY

islingpris — 2010-08-06 13:32:44Z

Am searching for information and descendants of Catherine Welsh/Walsh (1862) of Rosendale, Ulster Co, NY who married Dianus Malia(1863) on Jan 8, 1890 at St Peters Church in Rosendale. In 1900 census they still lvd in Rosendale, had children Joseph (Dec, 1890), John Joseph Gleason (Feb,1893) and Mary Agnes (May,1895. Catherine is sister of my gr-gr grandfather, Peter Welsh/Walsh.
None of the above are found in subsequent US census records.
Catherine's parents were Mary Sullivan (1823-1830) and James Welsh (1820-22), both born Ireland, died in Rosendale, NY.

Katica VIRBANIC MALIA

2010-06-04 00:36:56Z

I am looking for decendents of katica
virbanic malia . mother of john f
malia , wife of john matisich.

Michael and Hannah Griffin Malia

JMALIA4431 — 2010-05-30 03:18:27Z

My husband's great great grandparents were Michael and Hannah Griffin Malia (have also seen records with the spelling as Malay). They were both born in Ireland about 1842 and immigrated to Maine, USA about 1868. They had four sons. Lawrence and Michael A. were born in Dublin, Ireland and Patrick and John were born in Portland, Maine, USA. I have good information on their son Michael A. who was my husband's great granfather. I am looking for information on Michael and Hannah and their sons Lawrence, Patrick, and John as I can findvno records of them after 1883.

Re: English Malia's

christiness — 2010-02-19 01:27:25Z

Hello Beth, My mother is a Malia. She was born in April 1923 Preston Nth Shields the family seem to have lived mainly in the areas of Nth & Sth Shields. I can send you more info if you like. Regards Christine.

Re: Irish origin

ben01ok — 2010-01-21 22:45:48Z

The ancient Celts of the Venuttii tribe migrated from the Russian Steppes some 10,000 years ago. One group of the Malia's settled on the Isle of Crete, and history records that they built a huge palace there, in 1900 BCE, from which they ran a very prosperous shipping dynasty for 500 years. The palace was destroyed when the volcano on nearby centerini Island blew its stack. Some of the Malia's were on a ship some distance away and were able to find their way to what is now Ireland. Historians tell us that Malia is the first recorded family name in Irish history. That would have been about 3,500 years ago. By the way the Malia palace ruins sit next to Malia Bay on the Gulf of Malia near the Malia Cemetery next to the town of Malia.The British shipped the Malia Youth and girls to Pennsylvania in 1847 as slaves.//Arthur Malia

Re: Malia/Malie

UMcKain — 2010-01-20 19:32:44Z

What type of connection between Stephen/Mary Marria? Did you mean beyond the early 1900's census?
If so, with ancestry having connections with street directories for 1940(not sure abt. Sharpsville) and now for some 1950 info(not sure) you should be able to start making possible connections.
I'd call the Sharpsville(or e-mail) HSoc.,asking if they have phone books,what years interested in, and go from there.then,of course,offer them $-some will take donations only. It won't hurt-you may end up talking to one of your relatives at SHS! Happy findings!

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2010-01-20 17:25:06Z

I actually subscribe (or donate if you will since I have such little time to go online to search) to Ancestry.com and I have the Family Tree Maker 2009 version. I've made many connections with family and traced back through most of my lineage with this one exception, which of course, is the most important to my at this time given my grandmother's age.

I wanted to thank you for the links. Just running through the Sharpsville Historical Society's page and scanning all 3000+ names on the 1900 Census, I found my gggrandparents listed as "Marry", not Marria. Family Tree Maker did not find this link due to the spelling variation. Through this census I was able to confirm that my gggrandmother was Mary Burke.

The Francis and Margaret McDowell you referenced are my great-grandparents. The house is still on 12th Street and I was able to visit it a few years ago.

At least now I know they were here in 1900. If I can find a connection beyond Stephen and Mary (Burke) Marria/Marry, I'll be thrilled.

Re: Malia/Malie

UMcKain — 2010-01-20 04:07:57Z

B. Sharpsville Historical Society - www.sharpsvillehistorical.com - (724) 962-4441
County of Mercer: Historical Society - www.mchspa.org - (724) 662-3490
Also LOOK/search www.familysearch.org a very good source, especially if someone has started a tree.will see on their IGI's
Another suggestion,since this is your brick wall-it maybe worth the $ to subscribe to ancestry.com for a month.
On Heritage Quest, I browsed the 1930 census,page by page,Sharpsville,#3 ward. Found Francis/Margaret McDowell, with his MIL Mary Marria(age not clear)and his SIL Winifred 24 yrs. on 12th St.

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2010-01-14 03:43:32Z

Eileen is actually my grandmother's (Rebecca Caroline McDowell) first cousin. Rebecca was born in October 1917 in Sharpsville, PA to Francis Simeon McDowell and Margaret Agnes Marria. I am searching for Margaret's parents and information on them and their ancestors. This is where I have a road block. I know her father's name was Stephen and I believe her mother's name was Mary, but the family knew her as "Ma".

The Stephen listed in your post (married to Ella) is Margaret's brother. If you have any information on their parents, I would appreciate whatever you're willing to share. My grandmother is 92 and would love to know about her family history.

Re: Malia photos

ben01ok — 2009-11-15 14:03:53Z

I am Arthur Malia from Salt Lake City, Utah. Most of the Malia youth and girls were forced on to slave ships in 1847 and sold in the United States. Most of the girls ended up as household maids and the lads, including my Great Grandad (age 12) was put to work in the Coal mines around Scranton, Pennsylvania.
President Lincoln freed the slaves in 1860. The mine owners did not have to pay the slave owners any more. Now they had to pay the former slaves. Well here is what they did. They paid in company chits that could only be spent in the company store. The more coal you dug the more you were paid, and your costs at the company store were raised accordingly. Financial Slavery until the 1880's and the miners started unions/ Many left and came West to Park City, Utah to work for real wages at the Silver King Mine.

Re: Malia/Malie

UMcKain — 2009-10-16 02:40:12Z

OK-Grandma-92 yrs. born abt 1917 to who and where born-city-state? Winifred B-1901-where/state?
Some folks below in 1930 census-Sharpsville Boro-what relation to you?
Name: Mary C Marria
Home in 1930: Sharpsville, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Stephen
Mother's Name: Ella M
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Stephen Marria 36
Ella M Marria 35
Mary C Marria 8
Stephen Marria 6
Walter Marria 4 6/12
Ella Marria 2 7/12
Source Citation: Year: 1930;

Name: Eileen Marria
Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Philip
Mother's Name: Anna
Race: White
Occupation:Father,Phillip,Machinist-Auto Factory
Parents' birthplace: PA
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Philip Marria 41
Anna Marria 43
Eileen Marria 13
Alice Marria 12 -Is this Grandma?
Frances Marria 7
Agnes Weaver 67 -Mother-in-law
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan;

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2009-10-15 16:52:52Z

I believe there are seven Malia/Marrie/Marria families in the Sharpsville area. I'm still trying to find a connection so I can give my Grandma, who will be 92 this month, some of her history back beyond HER grandparents, Stephen Marria and Mary Ellen Burke (still not sure of this name).

They and my great grandparents, Francis Simone McDowell and Margaret Agnes Marria (Stephen's daughter) lived on 12th Street in Sharpsville.

Re: Malia/Malie

UMcKain — 2009-10-01 23:54:37Z

Another question: Can you give me some birth and marriage dates of your grandparents?

Re: Malia/Malie

UMcKain — 2009-10-01 13:59:17Z

That's it-keep going step by step, you're gaining info! Isn't it a wonderful, exciting feeling!! I also found my original O'Malley connection in Pittsburgh to be a sibling of a woman visiting us in July!! I haven't been able to follow thru at moment,but intend to soon, as they maybe connected to both of us or at least one of us. Please keep me posted, as we seem to be around the same time period and in close vicinity.

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2009-10-01 02:36:37Z

I forgot to include. Winifred Marria, my g-grandma's sister, was born 24 Dec 1901 and died in August of 1982 in Sharon, PA.

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2009-10-01 02:34:40Z

Thank you for your response. I just found it. The first occurence (working backwards) that I have of the name is my g-grandmother, Margaret Agnes Marria, who married Francis Simon McDowell and settled in Sharpsville. I have her parents' names as Stephen Francis Marria and (what I believe to be) Mary Ellen Burke. (There is another lady by the same name that was in Sharpsville/Sharon at the time but married to a different person.)

I haven't given up hope yet and have been scouring through the possible variations. I even asked my Irish priest if he's heard of Marria and it was not a common name to him. The search continues.

Searching for siblings of Morris Weisbart in Hoboken, family worked in meat packing industry in NYC

davidsehrich — 2009-08-25 09:53:08Z

I am looking for descendents of Hermann Weisbart and Esther Goldstien, there were 8 children: Morris (hoboken), Benjamin, Annie (married cohen?), Paul, Pauline, Hannah, Rosa, and Yvette. Most moved throughout the NYC metro area.

Re: Bridget Malia Marrie of County Mayo Ireland - to Sharpsville, PA

emalia91 — 2009-08-17 05:45:19Z

Bridget might have been a sister of John, also County Mayo, and an aunt of John Malia in your list of Sharpesville PA (altho I have him born 1877 in Scranton. 1st John was married to Hannah Manley of Mayo. HE and Hannah are buried in SLC, UT. 2nd John was my grandfather.
Emalia91

Re: Bridget Malia Marrie of County Mayo Ireland - to Sharpsville, PA

emalia91 — 2009-08-17 05:45:17Z

Re: Malia/Malie

reltub194 — 2009-06-08 04:01:54Z

Unfortunately,when I started on this line, was told by several it would be difficult,due to name variations,BUT possible to find. It seems Malia,Melia in Ireland,then O'Malley in USA, BUT some kept Melia variations. Being yours Marria do you think l's transposed as r's in a census? where is the lst indication your name Marria, present or have you looked thru some census? What years are we talking about when your Winifred born and died? A genealogist will tell you, work backwards from you. Don't be discouraged, as all things possible,just takes concentration zeroing in on the family.You mentioned Sharon-Sharpsville,Pa? Why not start there-try historical society I mentioned in last post. Every census taker made mistakes,you have to allow for this,think as they did. Good Luck and don't give up! The challenge is the fun part in piecing the puzzle together and you'll get piece by piece.

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2009-06-08 01:18:03Z

Unfortunately, my Winifred was never married. So I'm still lost.

I talked with our Priest, who is from Ireland. He does not recall any Marria family but thinks the family name is most likely O'Malley and that it was changed. Sadly, this doesn't help me much either.

The plot thickens....

Re: Malia/Malie

reltub194 — 2009-06-07 19:50:29Z

Do you live in PA? My Anna Marie Malia Butler had a sister Nora(Honora?)Maley Denham(b.1873-1930 per tombstone, below Anna Maries) lived in PA 1920,1930(widowed) census,can't locate before then. Anna Marie's sponsors for kids christenings in Pgh Lawrenceville area were: Winifred(mother?)Maley,Honora(Nora?) Melia, Joseph Melia,a Madden and Bridget McCue. A shiplist from Liverpool to Phila,1883, has a Bridget,18 yrs.,Anna,20 yrs, Michael 23 yrs. Melia.(? don't know)Pgh. Street indexes show a John O'malley(+ variations) between 1880-1900.A Winifred O'malley is widowed,lives near Phila.in early 1900's.Anna's obit asks that Sharon,Pa. copy. That's all I can tell you-any sound familiar?? Anna's death certif states Winifred O'Malley,mother,Jno.O'Malley Dad. I'm going to try contact Sharon,Pa Hist.Soc/Mercer Co. H.S. to look. Lois

Re: Malia/Malie

reltub194 — 2009-06-06 14:42:23Z

Forgot to mention-you can e-mail me direct at: lois223b@yahoo.com
Info-on census,she came over in 1882,same year(?) as Frank-but alot of questionable info on census,too! Per her grave stone-born in 1872?? Neither Anna/Frank could write, used an X on their marriage papers in 1890.
They lived in Allegheny County, various places, from Bloomfield to Wildwood, to Shaler twp. area. Let me look back into what I have, review this wkend.Keep in touch!

Re: Malia/Malie

reltub194 — 2009-06-06 14:33:28Z

You'd think there'd be a connection! Let's hope.Was in contact w/O'Malley who knew his relatives from Sharon area,Timothy, but knew very little then-also trying to connect with ones in Pgh area(lived there),too, and nothing. Bloomfield, Butler St. area. Hit brick walls,tried following in census-so many possibles,tried following her son John,think ended up in New England states,living near a cousin, IF it was him!I need more concrete info,will have to check into area historical societies,too.The kids sponsors were a Winifred, a Bridget-Madden family- As said before, got away from this line, onto others. I'll keep looking and you,too,keep in touch! Thanks.Lois

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2009-06-06 03:37:44Z

Unfortunately, I know for certain that my g-grandmother's sister, Winifred, was never married. But I'm sure there's some connection between the O'Malley, Malia and Marria families in Sharon and Sharpsville, PA (right next to each other). My family is from Sharpsville and the original house is still standing on 12th Street.

Hopefully, we'll both figure out a connection.

Re: Malia/Malie

reltub194 — 2009-06-06 03:34:41Z

Husband's grandma was Anna Marie Melia, b. abt. 1872 in Co.Gallway,Ireland(per death certificate) Her parents were
John and Winifred O'Malley, who lived in Sharpsburg,(near Pgh) Pa. Per marriage application, she was widowed, and had a 5 yr.old son,John, when she married Frank Butler in 1890 in Pgh.,Pa. She had 5 children to Frank. She died Sept.1913. At end of her obituary in newspaper, it stated for Sharon,Pa. to copy. Not sure what that meant,but there were O'Malleys in Sharon, Pa. I haven't dug into her family much, due to name variations. We also did not know if Melia was her married name or maiden name. Sound familiar? contact me,please!

Re: Malia in Scranton

btschulze — 2009-06-06 02:58:21Z

I have a Margaret MARRIA (my g-grandmother) in my line. She lived in Sharpsville, PA.

Re: Bridget Malia Marrie of County Mayo Ireland - to Sharpsville, PA

btschulze — 2009-06-06 02:46:30Z

Terri:

You are the first person I have seen that has Marria in their family. My gggrandfather is Stephen Marria, married to Mary Ellen Burke, who settled on 12th Street in Sharpsville, PA. The house is still there to this day. I have been unable to find any information prior to Stephen and Mary Ellen Marria and was hoping you might have a connection. I've started searching the Malia and O'Malley websites in hopes that something might click. If there's a connection, please let me know.

Re: Relatives

btschulze — 2009-06-06 02:35:22Z

While you're looking, my gggrandfather's family was from County Mayo. His name was Stephen Marria, married to Mary Ellen Burke (I think). One of them may have been from Tourmakeady.

I believe the Marria name was changed, possibly from Malia or O'Malley. If you have any connections over there or anyone that may match up in your tree, please let me know. Stephen and Mary Ellen settled in Sharpsville, PA, just over the Ohio border.

Thanks!!!!!

Re: Malia/Malie

btschulze — 2009-06-06 02:22:17Z

I am also interested in the variations of the Malia spelling. My gggrandfather was Stephen Marria. His wife was Mary Ellen Burke (I believe). I have been unable to trace anything prior to him. They settled outside of Sharon, PA in Sharpsville and raised a family there (children: Phillip, Margaret Agnes, Stephen, Matthew, Thomas and Winifred). I recently discovered that Marria/Malia/O'Malley may have ties so I wanted to see if you recognized any of these names. Any information you can provide is appreciated.

Re: Catherine Malia

vmaliaesq — 2008-12-15 05:15:34Z

Hi Linda,

My dad was John ("Jack") Andrew Malia. He grew up in Donora, PA and used to tell me stories about his uncle, Tommie Malie (e.g., the accident and how he wrote songs such as "Looking at the World Through Rose Colored Glasses" and "Jealous.") I am also familiar with the names you mention below, but I don't know that much about them (other than my dad's people came from County Mayo.) I would love to hear from you.

Best regards,

Vicki

Malia photos

stevjan31 — 2008-10-12 21:32:17Z

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has any photos of Malia(O'malley)family from Clare Island or Newcastle Upon Tyne. My grandmother was Margaret Malia, her father was Anthony born 1872, Newcastle, his father was Anthony Malia(O'Malley)from Clare Island, his parents were Thomas and Bridget,Clare Island. Would love to hear from any Malia,O'malley relatives.
Regards
Janette

Re: Malias moving from Clare Island to Newcastle

stevjan31 — 2008-10-12 20:27:37Z

Hi,
I think we may be related. I live in Newcastle Upon Tyne, my great grandad was Anthony Malia, his father was Anthony Malia(O'Malley) born Clare Island and his father and mother were Thomas and Bridget. I think their father may have been Michael, not confirmed yet though. I have photos of Anthony Malia my great grandfather and his daughter Margaret Malia(my grandma). We were always told stories of Clare Island and spanish links. Lovely to be in touch with you.
Kind Regards
Janette Perry

Re: English Malia's

JOHN1vg6gfrfs0cvi58u1lg39dth3meoa — 2008-06-25 11:29:39Z

HI MY NAME IS JOHN MALIA I LIVE AT 4 MAWDSLEY TERRACE SCOTT ESTATE ORMSKIRK LANCASHIRE L39 1PR ANN MALIA LIVED IN GREEN LANE ORMSKIRK WE TRIED TO TRACE WHERE SHE HAD GONE SHE HAS THE SAME NAME AS MY WIFE BY COINCIDENCE SHE WAS A DISTANT RELITIVE FAMILY ORIGINATING FROM IRELAND GALWAY AREA WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM YOU

Re: English Malia's

JOHN1vg6gfrfs0cvi58u1lg39dth3meoa — 2008-06-25 11:29:34Z

Re: Malias moving from Clare Island to Newcastle

uksiss — 2008-06-10 19:28:22Z

Hi

I don't think its the same family, different Island, although tyhere is probably a link further back. Honor was quite a common name for members of the O'Malley clan.

Regards

Re: Malias moving from Clare Island to Newcastle

doonivereenqueen — 2008-06-09 20:50:31Z

hi there,my great grandmother was honor malley,i believe she originated from dooagh,achill island,she had2sons michael and sonny born in dooniver achill mayo.she became mchugh then lynchehan.is she the honor malley in your family? best wishes kathleen

Re: new england/malias

JosephFMcHugh — 2008-05-03 20:20:30Z

Hi Doris :
I am in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, probably nearby to you.
My GGGrandmother was Bridget Malim McManamon of Browntown, Pittston,Pa.which is very near Wilkes-Barre,Pa.My parents were from Pittson & Wilkes-Barre.

Bridgett Malim was born in May of 1841 in Ireland (Mayo?),mar. abt 1870, Imm to US abt.1870-a872,died abt 1915 in Pittston.
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I have had no luck in researching her ancestry, although I have seen postings about the W-B Malims I have not found a link. My lines also have diabetes and cancer sprinkled through them.

Best',

Joe McHugh
jfmchugh@maine.rr.com

Malia family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1850-present

KarinBerry1964 — 2008-04-24 04:40:56Z

Irish, James Malia b. abt.1830 m. Irish, Ann

THEIR son Michael Malia b. Milwaukee,WI abt. 1854
married 1st wife in abt. 1880 Helen "Nellie" Hurley b. abt. 1885
THEIR children: Jenny, Sarah"Sadie", Arthur, James, Stella & Michael were all born in the 1880's.
Michael married 2nd wife in abt 1898 in WI., Eliza.

THEIR son Frank Malia b. WI, abt 1898 he
married Anna b. abt 1906
THEIR son Francis M. Malia was b. 1923 WI.

If any of these people are part of your genealogy, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Thanks. Karin Berry

Re: English Malia's

christiness — 2008-03-01 23:29:45Z

Hi Beth,
My Malia family are reported to have come from Westport Co Mayo originally (well my grandfather that is). They settled in places in and around South Shields as early as 1890. I wonder if you recognize any of these Malia's from the 1932 electoral roll.
7 Hodgson St, Wallsend.
Malia James
Malia, Magnus
Malia, Owen
Malia, Mary Ann
Malia, Michael
Malia, Ellen
Malia, Margaret
This is only a small percentage of my Malia family many of them can be found in both Nthbld & Durham. Regards Christine.

Re: The Malia family in Newcatle Upon Tyne

christiness — 2008-02-29 02:05:57Z

Hello Jeff,
Just wondering if your still looking for info on Austin Malia. I received a letter from a gentleman in 1995 who wrote to tell me his grandfather's name was Austin & that the family originally came from a small island called Clare, near Clew Bay, off the west coast of Ireland. This family do come from Tyneside. Regards Christine.

Re: The Malia family in Newcatle Upon Tyne

christiness — 2008-02-29 02:03:05Z

Re: Malia - County Mayo, Ireland

christiness — 2008-02-29 01:35:49Z

Hello Angela,
I am searching Malia Ancestors of special interest is my great grandfather Michael Malia. Michael I believe was born in Westport Co Mayo 1860 his father is John Malia mother unknown. It is rumoured that his surname was originally O'Malley and that he changed it to Malia upon his arrival in England. In 1890 he married Mary Moran at St Bedes Chapel Westoe Lane South Shields. His marriage certificate tells me he was then aged 30 & a Widower. From his death cert I have been able to locate an address for both him and his son James in 1932 they along with other members of the family were living at 7 Hodgson St, Wallsend. This is how the family appear on the electoral roll Malia James, Malia Magnus, Malia Owen, Malia Mary Ann (she possibly could be the wife of James) Malia Michael(My Great Grandfather) Malia Ellen, Malia Margaret. I'd really Iike to track down this branch of the family as they may hold the key to tracing my Great Grandfathers family back to Ireland. If you were me where would you look next?. Regards Christine.

malia famliy

shane_malia — 2008-02-24 13:47:29Z

My Malia Ancestors come from Rotherham and before that Staffordshire (Great Bridge) John & Martha with children John and Samuel moved to yorkshire in 1870's moved to rotherham in 1888 John (my Gt,Gt grandfther) married Julia Hinchliffe in 1899. I still have family in Rotherham, i was born in Ormskirk.