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.

Born in Virginia. He married Charlese Read (1854 - 1933) in 1875.

KWEM? (KWAM) sold in 1851 to Dee Rivers Established WDIA with a partner.

Charles O. Pfeil designed his home.

Memphis YMCA

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)