Claiborne Williams (December 31, 1868 – October 10, 1952) was an American musician, bandleader, and music teacher.
At 18 he was also leader of the St. Joseph Brass Band, and was a music teacher in the nearby towns of Donaldsonville.
Although he travelled around the USA, Canada and even Europe as leader of "Billy Kersand and his Minstrel Troupe",[2] most of his musical career was spent in and around Donaldsonville.
Members of the Claiborne Williams band included famed Dave Bartholomew, "Papa" John Joseph, Richard Jones, and Walter Lewis.
Claiborne Williams died at the age of 83 on October 10, 1952, in a New Orleans hospital.