* Ca 1879 new Orleans, La.
† 1925 New Orleans, La.

As a brass band musician he played with: Tulane Brass Band

Father of Theodore Riley.

He was the Organizer and leader of the long-popular Tulane Orchestra, One of the best known pre-WW I dance bands.16

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Sources (brassband history):
16 New Orleans Jazz, family album by Al Rose and Edmond Souchon