Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
NameTheodore E. (Emmanuel) Casdagli
Birth18 Jun 1871, Manchester, England
Death25 Sep 1942, Cairo, Egypt
Residence1904, Kersal Hill, Kersal, Salford, Manchester, England
OccupationWorked for the family business, Emmanuel Casdagli & Sons.
Note 1Sometimes known as Lecky or Cas. Theodore E Casdagli, of Casdagli Brothers, built the magnificent Villa Casdagli in Cairo, which was burnt down by rioters in 2013.
Note 2“He was the second child of five children. Emmanuel was the oldest. His sister Maria, always called Menda, a lone twin, came third. Last was Theodore, allegedly his mother’s favourite, also known as Baby.”
Note 3He appears to have received a letter from C.P Cavafy congratulating him on his engagement to Miss Ralli and looking forward to meeting them when they move to Egypt. Best wishes are sent to Mr & Mrs Castagli.
FlagsAlexandria, Manchester
FatherEmmanuel CASDAGLI (?-<1921)
MotherMaria (Theodore) Apostolos (1854-1921)
Marriage22 Jan 1898, Manchester, England
Married MemoTheir marriage banns were published 2 Jan 1898 (Paris Publications des bans de mariage de Paris et Ancienne Seine, 1860 à 1902).
SpouseCaterina (Alexander) Ralli, GGG Granddaughter
Birth26 Mar 1872, Marseille, France
Death? , London, England
MemoAccording to Alexis Casdagli in 2025.
BurialDunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
MemoPerhaps her burial was here according to Alexis Casdagli in 2025... a Casdagli was vicar there at the time.
Note 1(Pitsis)
FlagsGiustiniani Pi, London, Manchester, Marseille, Mavrogordato, Maximo, Negroponte, Ralli(Pitsis), Ralli(Spechlis), Spartali2
FatherAlexander (Michalis) Ralli (1826-1873)
MotherCleopatra ‘Cleo’ (Nicholas) Spartali (1835-1907)
Children
1 MRev. Emmanuel Theodore (Theodore) Casdagli, GGGG Grandson
Birth12 Feb 1904, Salford, Manchester, England
Death1977, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
SpouseEdith Patricia Mary (George) Seymour (1913-1994)
Marriage23 Nov 1933
Divorce1972
ChildrenDavid Seymour Emmanuel (Emmanuel) (1934-)
Susan Maragaret (Emmanuel) (Adopted) (1946-)
Celia Jane (Emmanuel) (Adopted) (1948-)
2 MMajor Alexis Theodore (Theodore) Casdagli RAOC, GGGG Grandson
Birth10 Apr 1906, Kersal Hill, Kersal, Salford, Manchester, England
Deathca 1987, Islington, London, England
MemoA source says 1 Dec 1987. The death of Alexis Theodore Casdagli, b. 10 Apr 1906, was registered Dec 1996 at Islington, London, reg A32, dist 2381A, entry 79.
SpouseJoyce E. Ross Lowe (?-?)
Marriage1931, London, England
Divorceabt 1946
ChildrenAnthony (Alexis) (1932-)
SpouseCaptain Winifred ‘Wendy’ Levrett (1917-1999)
Marriage21 Sep 1947
ChildrenPenelope Sherrie ‘Alexis’ (Alexis) (?-)
3 FMaria ‘Menda’ (Theodore) Casdagli, GGGG Granddaughter
Birthbef 1913
Death?
4 MTheodore Theodore (Theodore) Casdagli, GGGG Grandson
Birth7 Sep 1913, Salford, Manchester, England
Death11 May 1984, Surrey, England