Peter Marshall

Peter Marshall – “La Cage Aux Folles” Musical Revival at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on July 11, 2012 – Pantages Theatre – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos

Birth Name: Ralph Pierre LaCock

Place of Birth: Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 30, 1926

Ethnicity: German, English, distant Irish, Scottish, and Welsh

Peter Marshall is an American television and radio personality, singer, and actor. He was the original host of The Hollywood Squares.

Peter is the son of Jean, a costume designer, and Ralph LaCock, who was also in show business. His sister was actress Joanne Dru.

Peter is married to Laurie Stewart. He has four children, including his son Pete LaCock, a professional baseball player, who played MLB.

Peter’s patrilineal line can be traced to Richard Laycock, who was born, c. 1580, in Kildwick, North Yorkshire, England.

Peter’s paternal grandfather was James S. Lacock (the son of Benjamin Franklin Lacock and Sarah Jane Pratt). James was born in Ohio. Benjamin was the son of Joseph/John Lacock and Rebecca Bane. Sarah was the daughter of John Pratt and Elizabeth/Eliza Bellow.

Peter’s paternal grandmother was Lena Pauline Dietz (the daughter of Henry Dietz and Marie Doffel). Lena was born in Ohio, to German parents.

Peter’s maternal grandfather was George W. Frampton (theson of Hiram Frampton and Marinda Clarisse Beam). George was born in West Virginia. Hiram was the son of Isaac Frampton and Jane Mann. Marinda was the daughter of George W. Beam and Marinda Thomas.

Peter’s maternal grandmother was Blanch Mathews (the daughter of Norris Mathews and Letitia/Letetia M. Campbell). Blanch was born in West Virginia.

Sources: Genealogy of Peter Marshall (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Peter’s maternal grandmother, Blanch Mathews, on the 1880 U.S. census – https://www.familysearch.org