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Date of Birth: May 31, 1938
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: January 7, 2025
Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Peter Yarrow was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. He was a member of folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, alongside Paul Stookey and Mary Travers ; and later of Peter and Noel Paul.
Peter was the son of Vera (born Vira) Wisebrode (Burtakoff) and Bernard Yarrow (born Yaroshevitch/Yaroshevitz). His parents were Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. His father was a district attorney, and served in the Office of Strategic Services during WWII. His mother was a speech and drama teacher. His stepfather, Harold Wisebrode, was executive director of the Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
Peter was married to Mary Beth McCarthy, until his death, with whom he had two children. Mary Beth was the niece of politician Eugene McCarthy .
Sources: Genealogy of Peter Yarrow – https://www.geni.com
Peter Yarrow on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org