Brandon Heath
Birth Name: Brandon Heath Knell
Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 21, 1978
Ethnicity: English, German, Irish, likely other
Brandon Heath is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer, and songwriter.
Brandon is married to Siebe, with whom he has one child.
Brandon’s paternal grandfather was named Philip Daniel Knell (who likely was the son of Philip D. Knell and Leah M. Kelly). Brandon’s great-grandfather Philip was the son of German parents, Philip Knell and Kate Lutz, who immigrated to Indiana.
Brandon’s paternal grandmother was Betty Elizabeth Miles (the daughter of George T. Miles and Carrie E. Heath). George was the son of William G. Miles, Jr. and Sarah E. Bumpas. Carrie was the daughter of John Primm Heath and Amelia J. Hardy.
Brandon’s maternal grandfather was named Paul Brown Petty.
Source: Obituary of Brandon’s father – https://www.findagrave.com
I am guessing this was Brandon’s maternal grandfather…
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/brandonheath/paulbrownpetty.html
Paternal grandfather: Philip Daniel Knell 1915-2004 appears to be the son of Philip D. Knell and Leah M. Kelly. Philip D. Knell was the son of German parents Philip Knell and Kate Lutz, who immigrated to Indiana. This would make Brandon at least 1/8th German. Kelly is a distinct Irish surname so he could be listed as English, German, likely Irish, possibly other.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169172534/philip-d-knell
Additional information. Brandon Heath’s paternal grandmother was Betty Elizabeth (Miles) Heath (1918-1990), the daughter of George T. Miles and Carrie E. Heath. George was the son of William G. Miles Jr. and Sarah E. Bumpas. Carrie was the daughter of John Primm Heath and Amelia J. Hardy.
Sorry meant to say paternal grandmother… Betty Elizabeth (Miles) Knell.