Talk:Jim Pepper

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[edit] Birth certificate

The main article would be improved if somebody went and got a copy of his birth certificate, digitized it, and posted it here for everybody to see.

Before he died, did Jim Pepper have any next of kin? Has anybody stepped forward claiming to be his heir?198.177.27.17 06:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

His father's first name was Gilbert, and his grandfather's first name was Ralph, if that helps any. Ralph is generally believed to have been the inspiring source to Jim's most famous song, Witchi Tai To. Ralph was a member of the Kaw indian tribe, and actually performed live with Jim on stage, at least on occasion. Many tribes have had, and keep or maintain birth records if they are recognized by the Federal Government.198.177.27.17 04:47, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

The Social Security Death Index has the following:

• JAMES G PEPPER (18 Jun 1941 - 10 Feb 1992) Badagnani (talk) 22:25, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cancer of the pancreas

Way back in 1992, I remember reading Jim Pepper's obituary in The Oregonian Newspaper, and it appears he'd died of cancer of the pancreas. Can someone verify this?198.177.27.17 04:53, 8 July 2007 (UTC)