NameMichael Joseph Stock
BirthDec 15, 1882, Houtzdale, Pa.
DeathAug 25, 1975
BurialSt. Michael Church Cemetery, Loretto, Pa.
FatherGeorge Stock
MotherMary Simindinger
Spouses
BirthOct 11, 1888, Pa.
DeathMay 11, 1967, Cambria Township, Cambria County, Pa.
BurialSt. Michael Church Cemetery, Loretto, Pa.
FatherMarcellus McMullen
MotherSusan Gray
MarriageApr 27, 1909, St. Bernard's Church, Hastings, Pa.
Leroy
Marcellus
Ferdinand
James
Suzanne
Elsie
Mary
John
Rose
Notes for Michael Joseph Stock
Michael and Anna were farmers in Allegheny Township, Cambria Co., Pa. Michael was known for his fiddles. In 1932 he made his first fiddle at his homestead, which took 20 days to produce. By 1939 he had fashioned 20 instruments with such tools as pocket knives, files, broken glass, a hand saw, mallet and ax. He became proficient to the point where each took five days to complete. He, his wife Anna, and all nine children played hillbilly tunes and old-fashioned favorites.