Place of Birth: Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Birth: February 28, 1969
Ethnicity:
* 75% Irish
* 25% German
Family Info:
Patrick Monahan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist for the band Train. He is the son of John Joseph “Jack” Monahan and Patricia Ann Timon. He is married to Amber Peterson. He was previously married to Ginean Rapp.
Patrick’s paternal grandparents were Thomas Andrew Monahan, Sr. (the son of Michael Monahan and Ellen Hession) and Margaret McEnery (the daughter of John McEnery and Mary Coyle). All of Patrick’s paternal great-grandparents were Irish immigrants.
Patrick’s maternal grandparents were Vincent Thomas Timon, Sr. (the son of James Timon and Frances McCallion) and Alberta B. Michel (the daughter of George Michel and Josephine Mehl). Vincent was of Irish descent. Alberta was of German descent.
Source:
Obituary of Patrick’s father – http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/obituary.aspx?pid=157773357
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