* Oct 24, 1900 New Orleans, La.
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As a brass band musician he played with: Onward Brass Band

Born as Mitchell Watson, he was known as Joe Watkins.
He was a nephew of Johnny St. Cyr.

He's know as the drummer of the George Lewis band, during it's peak years. He stopped playing in 1966 because of failing health.16

Sources (internet):

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