HICKS, Charles Joseph (born 1814 Malta)???
IGI for Malta gives three HICKS entries:
(1). Charles Joseph HICKS, born 1814 Malta, son of Charles
(2). Charles HICKS, married <1813> Malta
(3). Charles HICKS, born 1782 Malta
There is no originating source given.
The above entries came as a complete surprise to me, as this family had steadfastly been in London - London directories 1799 & 1808. However, it is conceivable Charles Joseph HICKS was born in Malta, perhaps while his parents were holidaying there (bit of a long-shot, as not a recommended journey in those days for pregnant women!).
The combination of forenames Charles & Joseph are not exactly common amongst the various HICKS's I've come across so, in the event I haven't found CJ's baptism in any of the London parish registers for the area the family lived, I am warming to the idea he might be MY Charles Joseph. In doing so, I am also making the guess that the marriage
Has anyone got any further information on this Charles Joseph HICKS being born in Malta, please? Or any advice where I might check for their presence on Malta? Any help would be most gratefully received.
Patrick Pontet-Piccolomini
Hampshire, England
email: [email protected]
29 January 2006