Vicory Barker Tunstall

Historical marker location:

Crockett, Texas

( Evergreen Memorial Park in Crockett)

Marker installed: 1973

(October 21, 1876 -- February 8, 1953)

Born west of Crockett. A noted musician. Houston County District Clerk, 1918-22. A barber by trade. In boyhood, studied violin. At 16, began teaching. At 20, opened Tunstall Music House. Traveled East Texas 50 years with band that included his ten children. Founded World's Championship Fiddler's Festival, 1937. At 1951 state fair was proclaimed the Champion Fiddler of Texas. Married (1st), Emma Virginia English; (2nd) Mrs. Lillie Shanks.

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