* Ca 1858 New Orleans La.
† Ca 1920 New Orleans La.

As a brass band musician he played with: Excelsior, Reliance Brass Band

Father of George and Achille.

He was the leader of the Excelsior about 1882-1904.16
Look at the site of the Excelsior and you see, the start date is probably 1879.

Sources (internet):

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