* Ca. 1880 New Orleans La.
† Ca. 1935 

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

He led some bands beginning about 1910. In early 20's worked with Wooden Joe Nicholas and later with Dan Moody's dance group from Bogalusa La.

Sources (internet):

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