Draft:John Robertson Pepper
J. R. Pepper should link here
Not to be confused with John Randolph Pepper
John R. Pepper (April 6, 1850 - March 31, 1931) was a businessman in Memphis, Tennessee. He had grocery stores in Memphis and Mississippi.[1]
Born in Virginia. He married Charlese Read (1854 - 1933) in 1875.[1]
KWEM? (KWAM) sold in 1851 to Dee Rivers Established WDIA with a partner.[2]
Charles O. Pfeil designed his home.
Memphis YMCA[3]
Is this his former home?
Grandson John R. Pepper II a radio pioneer, record company, sound studio.Findagrave entry
John Robertson Pepper II (1915 - 2006)
References
- ^ a b "Lewis of Warner Hall: The History of a Family, Including the Genealogy of Descendants in Both the Male and Female Lines, Biographical Sketches of Its Members, and Their Descent from Other Early Virginia Families". Genealogical Publishing Com. March 24, 1979 – via Google Books.
- ^ George, Nelson (August 15, 2003). "The Death of Rhythm and Blues". Penguin – via Google Books.
- ^ "Our History". YMCA OF MEMPHIS & THE MID-SOUTH.
External links
- Findagrave entry