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)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Bishop<1>
Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Arlington National Cemetery
Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Boyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Spring Grove Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
George Bushotter (Anthropologist, artist)
- He was born somewhere in South Dakota (we don't have a specific location) on December 24, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Hedgesville (WV) on February 2, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Hedgesville is located in Berkeley County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Bushotter<1>
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (Aviator, explorer)
- 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 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Arlington National Cemetery
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
- 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 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Cline<1>
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Woodlawn Cemetery
Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Richard Edward Griffith, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on October 6, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Winchester (VA) on October 17, 1969 (a Friday).
- Winchester is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Winchester is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Roelkeys Knoll. The cemetery is located in Winchester City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Edward Griffith, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Heffner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Mountain View Cemetery
Frank Howard (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Frank Oliver Howard
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on August 8, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Aldie (VA) on October 30, 2023 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- 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 his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Arlington National Cemetery
Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Kortright
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Monroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Hollywood Cemetery
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Spottswood Poles (Negro League Baseball)
- 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 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spottswood Poles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Arlington National Cemetery
Guy Prather (Professional football)
- He was born in Gaithersburg (MD) on March 28, 1958 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (NC) on April 18, 2016 (a Monday).
- Gaithersburg is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Roelkeys Knoll (which is located in Frederick County).
- Huntsville is located in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east southeast of Roelkeys Knoll. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Prather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roelkeys Knoll to Gate of Heaven Cemetery

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.