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Monahan in 2008, photo by prphotos
Birth Name: Patrick Timon Monahan
Place of Birth: Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 28, 1969
Ethnicity: *75% Irish *25% German
Pat Monahan, also known as Patrick Monahan, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is the lead vocalist for pop rock band Train.
Pat is the son of Patricia and Jack Monahan, who was a clothing store owner and musician. He is married to Amber Peterson. He has two children with his former wife, teacher Ginean Rapp; and two children with Amber.
Pat’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Andrew Monahan (the son of Michael Monahan and Ellen Hession). Thomas’s parents were Irish.
Pat’s paternal grandmother was Margaret McEnery (the daughter of John McEnery and Mary A. Coyle). Margaret’s parents were Irish.
Pat’s maternal grandfather was Vincent Thomas Timon, Sr. (the son of James Timon and Frances McCallion). Vincent was of Irish descent.
Pat’s maternal grandmother was Alberta B. Michel (the daughter of George Michel and Josephine Mehl). Alberta was of German ancestry.
Source: Obituary of Pat’s father – http://www.legacy.com