Roelkeys Knoll (Frederick County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Roelkeys Knoll ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Roelkeys Knoll. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Max Bishop (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Bishop<1>
- He was born in Waynesboro (PA) on September 5, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Waynesboro (PA) on February 24, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
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- She was born in Shepherdstown (WV) on April 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on May 12, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the southeast of Roelkeys Knoll. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
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- She was born in Martinsburg (WV) on May 9, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Wisconsin Dells (WI) on June 11, 1900 (a Monday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Wisconsin Dells is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
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- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (Aviator, explorer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on October 25, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 11, 1957 (a Monday).
- Winchester is located in Winchester City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the southeast of Roelkeys Knoll. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
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- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Roelkeys Knoll. Both communities are located in Frederick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
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- She was born in Winchester (VA) on September 8, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Camden (TN) on March 5, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Winchester is located in Winchester City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Camden is located in Benton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
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- He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Monroe is located in Walton County, Georgia.
- Sterling is located in Loudoun County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
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- He was born in Martinsburg (WV) on October 20, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in West Haven (CT) on December 21, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Rouzerville (PA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 1, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Rouzerville is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
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- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the southeast of Roelkeys Knoll. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
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- She was born in New York (NY) on June 30, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Aldie (VA) on September 23, 1830 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
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Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
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- He was born in Aldie (VA) on August 23, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 23, 1858 (a Wednesday).
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
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Spottswood Poles (Nego League Baseball)
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- He was born in Winchester (VA) on December 9, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Lebanon (PA) on September 12, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Winchester is located in Winchester City and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the southeast of Roelkeys Knoll. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.