Crossword Clue:

person from whom a family is descended

AnswerCrossword Clue
EPONYMPerson from whom something is named
ASSIGNEEPerson to whom a claim is transferred.
PLEDGEEPerson to whom a promise is made
ENDORSEEPerson to whom a check is made over.
EPONYMPerson for whom a nation or city is named
DONNERSFamily for whom a Western pass is named