Maurice Gibb

Gibb c. 1990, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Maurice Ernest Gibb

Date of Birth: 22 December, 1949

Place of Birth: Douglas, Isle of Man

Date of Death: 12 January, 2003

Place of Death: Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*68.75% English
*18.75% Irish
*12.5% Scottish

Maurice Gibb was a British singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He was a member of the pop group Bee Gees, along with his brothers Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb.

Maurice was the son of Barbara M. (Pass) and Hugh Leslie Gibb. He was married to Yvonne Spenceley Gibb, until his death, with whom he had two children.

Maurice’s paternal grandfather was Hugh Gibb (the son of Matthew Gibb and Mary Jane James/Clinton). Hugh was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Matthew was born in Paisley, Scotland, the son of William Gibb and Agnes Kilpatrick. Mary Jane was born in Farrington Gurney, England.

Maurice’s paternal grandmother was Edith Yardley (the daughter of William Yardley and Hannah Sidley/Bradbury). Edith was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England. William was born in Leighton, England, the son of Thomas Yardley and Anna Smith. Hannah was born in Manchester, England.

Maurice’s maternal grandfather was Ernest Pass (the son of James Pass and Mary Alice Crompton). Ernest was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, to parents who were born in Pendleton, Lancashire. James was the son of William Pass and Ann Read. Mary Alice was the daughter of Thomas Crompton and Martha Ann Bentley.

Maurice’s maternal grandmother was Nora Lynch (the daughter of James Lynch and Cecilia Jennings). Nora was born in Patricroft, Lancashire, England. James was born in Galway, Ireland. Cecilia was born in Stockport, England, the daughter of John Jennings and Sarah Ryland, who was born in Ireland.

Sources: Genealogy of Maurice Gibb – http://www.geni.com

Information about Maurice’s ancestry – https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk