The Medieval Ancestry of Guntram von Biedenfeld

1. Peter von Biedenfeld and -- Löw von Steinfurth

Peter von Biedenfeld was born about 1432 and was of Berghofen, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany. Peter married -- Löw von Steinfurth. His wife was born about 1430 and died after 1486. He was an "Edelkn. (Junker)" (an Edelknecht = servant-knight, or ministerial; Junker = a young or lesser nobleman), "landgräfl. Diener" (servant of the landgrave), and "hess. Rat" (councilor in Hesse) in Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany. He was enfeoffed with land in Berghofen, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany and Allendorf, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany. Peter died in 1486 (before 21 February 1486) in Berghofen.

Children of Peter and his wife:

1. Guntram von Biedenfeld, also called Gunther (perhaps a variation of Guntram), born about 1458 in Hallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a "Edelkn. (Junker)," a Burgmann (castellan) of Friedberg, Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany, a "landgr. Diener gegen Sachsen" (Saxon landgrave's servant), enfeoffed with Berghofen and Allendorf, both in Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, married Metze von Buches (b. in 1468 in Hallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany to Eberhard and Gute (von Schwalbach) von Buches) in 1490, lived in Berghofen, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany until 1482, in Hallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, died about 1534 (after 9 June 1533).
2. Anna von Biedenfeld, married Philipp Schenk von Schweinsberg (son of Johann and -- (von Dalwigk) Schenk von Schweinsberg, a Burgmann in Friedberg, Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany, Drost (bailiff or reeve) in Hallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and Amtmann in Medebach, Hochsauerlandkreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany).

2. Adolf von Biedenfeld and Jutta von Allendorf

Adolf von Biedenfeld was born about 1375. He was called "der Schwarze" (the black) and was an "Edelkn. (Wäppner)" (ministerial (man bearing arms)) in Berghofen, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany. He married Jutta von Allendorf. Jutta was born about 1385 and died before 15 June 1432. In 1432, Adolf was called "die Älteste" (the eldest of the family). Adolf died in 1433 (before 13 July 1433).

Children of Adolf and Jutta:

1. Peter von Biedenfeld (see above).
2. Wigand II von Biedenfeld, an Edelknecht (ministerial), landgräfl. Diener (servant to the landgrave), and Mitlehnsherr (fellow lord) of Berghofen and Allendorf, married -- --.
3. Siegfried von Biedenfeld, student in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany in 1447, a Geistlicher (clergyman), "Altarist (Rektor)" (altarist, or person responsible for the altar and it accompanying furnishings (rector)) of the Pfarrkirche (parish church) of Mainz, Rheinland-Palatinate, Germany, pastor of Ofleiden (perhaps in Vogelsbergkreis, Hesse, Germany), "Stiftsherr (Kantor, Sänger)" (canon (cantor, singer)) of St. Alban's Abbey in Mainz, resigned in 1491, died in 1496.
4. probably Hermann von Biedenfeld, a Domherr (canon) of Mainz.
5. Katharina von Biedenfeld, a Nonne (nun) of Georgenberg, Hesse, Germany.

3. Siegfried von Biedenfeld and Gertrud von Lehrbach

Siegfried von Biedenfeld (whose first name also appears as Sybert and Syffert) was born about 1340. He was an "Edelknecht (Knappe von den Wappen)" (ministerial (squire of the coat of arms), "landgräfl. Diener" (servant to the landgrave), "erzb.-mainzischer Amtmann" (bailiff to the Archbishop of Mainz) in Battenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, and "langr. Burgmann" (castellan to the landgrave) in Frankenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, and Inhaber (owner) of Schloss Wolkersdorf (in Bottendorf, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany). Siegfried married first Else -- (marriage was probably childless) and second Gertrud von Lehrbach before 1 August 1379. Gertrud also appears as Gele or Gela for short. She was born about 1345 and was the widow of Ludwig Waldvogel (of Ziegenhain, Altenkirchen-Flammersfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, an Edelknecht). He was called "der Alte" (the Old) in 1402 and "der Älteste" (the eldest).

Child of Ludwig and Gertrud:

1. Philipp Waldvogel.

Children of Siegfried and Gertrud:

1. Adolf von Biedenfeld (see above).
2. Siegfried von Biedenfeld, first name also appears as Syfert and Siffert, an Edelknecht in Berghofen, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, married Gertrud von Buseck (dau. of Johann and Anna (von Weitershausen gen. Schubel) von Buseck), died in 1443.
3. Ruprecht II von Biedenfeld, first name also appears as Rupert, an Edelknecht in Berghofen, "landgr. Diener," and servant of the Count of Hanau, enfeoffed with lands in Flensungen and Laubach, married Else von Schwalbach (sister of Henneh Schenck zu Schweinsberg), died in 1440.
4. Hartmann I von Biedenfeld, first name also appears as Hermann, pastor in Michelbach, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, Stiftsherr (canon) of St. Alban's Abbey in Mainz, Rheinland-Palatinate, Germany, pastor in Ofleiden (probably in Vogelsbergkreis, Hesse, Germany).
5. Eckhardt von Biedenfeld, a pastor (rector) in Battenfeld, Kassel, Hesse, Germany, a Pfarrer (priest) in Grafschaft/Westf (perhaps the county of Westphalia).

4. Adolf von Biedenfeld and Sophie Schutzbar gen. Milchling

Adolf von Biedenfeld, born about 1305. He married Sophie Schutzbar gen. Milchling. Sophie was also called Fye for short. She was born about 1310 and was the sole heir of the Milchling family of Amöneburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany. Sophie died about 1381. Adolf was an "Edelknecht (Knappe, Junker)" (ministerial (squire, lesser noble), Burgmann (castellan) in Biedenkopf, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, and co-heir to the Scharre Hofherr in Berghofen. He was called "der Alte" (the Old) in 1365. He died before 20 January 1376.

Children of Adolf and Sophie:

1. Siegfried von Biedenfeld (see above).
2. Ruprecht von Biedenfeld, first name also spelled Rupert, an Edelknecht, a Reisiger d. Stadt Frankfurt (rider for the city of Frankfurt), a pastor in Battenfeld, married -- --, died in 1422.
3. Adolf von Biedenfeld, "landgräfl. Diener" (servant to the landgrave), married Kunigunde (von Diedenshausen?) (also called Kunne for short), died in 1416.
4. Volprecht von Biedenfeld, first name also spelled Volpert, an Edelknecht, landgr. Burgmann (landgrave's castellan) in Frankenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, and Mitinhaber (co-owner) of Wolkersdorf Castle (in Bottendorf, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany), married -- (von Arenthal?), died in 1422.
5. Wernher von Biedenfeld, a Pfarrer (priest) in Battenfeld, Kassel, Hesse, Germany.

Earlier von Biedenfeld Ancestry

5. Siegfried von Biedenfeld, born about 1275, an Edelknecht, a Burgmann in Battenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, an Unteramtmann (under bailiff or lower official) in Mellnau, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, an Amtmann in Biedenkopf, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, married Gela Scharre (also called Gertrud, born about 1280 in Battenberg), died about 1341.
    
6. Gerlach von Biedenfeld, born about 1245, an Edelknecht, a Burgmann in Frankenberg and Battenberg (both in Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany), married Gela -- (also called Gertrud, born about 1250).
    
7. Siegfried von Biedenfeld, born about 1215, a Ritter (knight), a Burgmann in Frankenberg, Vogt (magistrate) in Lotheim, married Osterlindis -- (born about 1218), died about 1286.
    
8. Gerlach von Biedenfeld, born about 1180, a Ritter.
    
9. G. von Biedenfeld (G. perhaps stands for Gerlach), born about 1150, a Ritter.

Two variations of the von Biedenfeld Coat of Arms:

Bibliography of sources for the von Buches family:

1. Dörsam, Ralf, "Vorfahren Wirwatz/von Biedenfeld," 25 Apr-2 May 1999, sourced PDFs linked in eine Ahnenreihe über 40 Generationen, http://www.doersam.name/andorama/kdgtabelle.htm, last accessed 28 Dec 2020.
2. Henseling, Jakob, "Oberhessische Adels- und Bürgerfamilien des Mittelalters," Hessische Familienkunde, Band 10, Heft 8, Dec 1971, pages 331-338.

1. Heinrich die Jüngere Scharre, born about 1250, an Edelknecht (ministerial) in Battenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, Burgmann (castellan) in Battenberg, and Hofherr (owner of an estate) in Berghofen, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, married Jutta von Dernbach (born about 1255) between 1275 and 1280.
   Daughter: Gela Scharre (see von Biedenfeld)
   Brother of Jutta: Trutwin von Dernbach
    
2. Heinrich der Ältere Scarro, born about 1220, a Ritter (knight), a Burgmann in Battenberg and Berghofen.

1. Ruprecht Milchling, first name also appears as Rupert (a variation of Ruprecht), born between 1280 and 1285, an Edelknecht (ministerial) and Ritter (knight), a Burgmann (castellan) in Marburg (in Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany), Biedenkopf (in Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany), Battenberg (in Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany), and Amöneburg (in Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany), an Amtmann (bailiff) in Amöneburg and Battenberg, had an illegitimate son by -- Schubel (born about 1280), married Elisabeth Schutzbar (born between 1285 and 1290, recorded as owning hereditary lands as a widow in Erbenhausen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany and Treis an der Lumda, Gießen, Hesse, Germany) between 1305 and 1310, died between 1330 and 1340.
   Daughter by Elisabeth: Sophie Schutzbar gen. Milchling (see von Biedenfeld)
   Illegitimate son by -- Schubel: Volprecht von Weitershausen
    
2. Dietrich Schutzbar von Michelbach, born between 1245 and 1250, a Ritter, a "erzb.-mainzischer Burgmann" (castellan to the Archbishop of Mainz), an Inhalber (owner) of one of the Burgsitzes (castle seats) in Amöneburg, a Burgmann in Mellnau, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, married Sophie -- (born between 1250 and 1255, died between 1288 and 1299), died by 1300 in Amöneburg.
    
3. Conrad Milchling von Nordeck die Jüngere, born between 1220 and 1225, a Ritter, a Burgmann in Nordeck, Gießen, Hesse, Germany and Marburg, married Guda von Michelbach (born about 1227 in Michelbach (probably Wald-Michelbach, Bergstraße, Hesse, Germany) between 1240 and 1245, died by 1273.
    
4. Dietrich Schutzbar von Nordeck die Ältere, born between 1190 and 1195, a Ritter, a Burgmann of the Hessian landgraves at Burg Nordeck in Nordeck, Gießen, Hesse, Germany, married -- von Cleen (born about 1200, died about 1250) between 1215 and 1220.
   Sons: Conrad Milchling von Nordeck (see above) and Dietrich Schutzbar von Nordeck die Jüngere
   Brother of -- von Cleen: Konrad Milchling von Cleen die Ältere (also called Konrad Milchling von Nordeck die Ältere, a Burgmann in Nordeck, died by 1263)

1. (Hartmut?) Schutzbar, born about 1170, a Ritter, the Burgmann of the Graf (Count) of Kleeburg and his heirs at Burg Cleeburg near Butzbach, died about 1233.

1. (Dietrich?) Schutzbar, born about 1145, a Ritter, Dienstmann (vassal or retainer) of the Graf von Berg in Neuwindeck (in Windeck, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany), a Burgmann of Nordeck.
    
2. Reimbert Schutzbar, born about 1120, a Ritter, Dienstmann of the Graf von Berg in Neuwindeck.
    
3. Philipp Schutzbar, also called Milchling, born about 1100.
    
4. Hermann Schutzbar, also called Milchling, born about 1080.
    
5. Kraft Schutzbar, also called Milchling, born about 1055.
    
6. Hartmann Schutzbar, also called Milchling, born about 1030.
    
7. Eberhard Schutzbar, also called Milchling, from Trais an der Lumda, born about 1000.

Additional source: Henseling, Jakob, "Oberhessische Adels- und Bürgerfamilien des Mittelalters," Hessische Familienkunde, Band 10, Heft 8, Dec 1971, pages 331-338.

1. Arnold I von Michelbach, born about 1200, owned property in Michelbach (probably Wald-Michelbach, Bergstraße, Hesse, Germany) and Schönstadt, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany.
   Daughter: Guda von Michelbach (see Schutzbar gen. Milchling)

1. Adolf Schutzbar, born between 1255 and 1260, a Ritter (knight), a Burgmann (castellan) in Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany and Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hesse, Germany, a Hofherr (owner of an estate) in Treis an der Lumda, Gießen, Hesse, Germany, married Metze -- (born about 1260, died before 1330) between 1280 and 1285, died by 1317.
   Possible children: Elisabeth Schutzbar (see Schutzbar gen. Milchling)
    
2. Dietrich Schutzbar von Nordeck die Jüngere, born between 1225 and 1230, a Ritter, Burgmann of the Hessian landgrave at Burg Nordeckin (in Nordeck, Gießen, Hesse, Germany) and Marburg, married Sophie -- (born about 1230) about 1250 and 1255.
    
3. Dietrich Schutzbar von Nordeck die Ältere, born between 1190 and 1195, a Ritter, a Burgmann of the Hessian landgraves at Burg Nordeck near Marburg, married -- von Cleen (born about 1200, died about 1250) between 1215 and 1220.
   Sons: Conrad Milchling von Nordeck (see above) and Dietrich Schutzbar von Nordeck die Jüngere
    
4. See the Schutzbar gen. Milchling family above for further ancestry.

1. Hartnid die Jüngere von Lehrbach, first name also appears as Hartmann (a variation of Hartnid), born about 1315, a Ritter (knight), married Contzelo von Buseck (born about 1315).
   Children: Gertrud von Lehrbach (see von Biedenfeld), Helwig von Lehrbach (Edelknecht (ministerial)), and Hartmann von Lehrbach (Edelknecht)
    
2. Eckart von Lehrbach, born about 1290, an Edelknecht (ministerial), recieved a Burglehen (enfeoffment of a castle) in Neustadt, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany in 1341 from Heinrich, Archbishop of Mainz.
    
3. Hartmann die Ältere von Lehrbach, last name also appears under the spelling variation of de Louberbach, born about 1260, a Ritter, married Helmburgis -- (born about 1265, died about 1318).
    
4. Hartmann von Lehrbach, born about 1230, a Ritter, married -- von Heskem (daughter of Johann, last name also appears under the spelling variation of von Heistenheim, born about 1240).
    
5. Melchior von Lehrbach, last name also appears under the spelling variation of de Louberbach, born about 1195.
    
6. Rupert von Lehrbach, born about 1160.

1. Johann von Heskem, last name also given as von Heistenheim, born about 1215, married Gertrud Hobeherr (born about 1220 in Amöneburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany).
   Daughter: -- von Heskem (see von Lehrbach)
    
2. Dagomar von Heskem, last name also given as von Heistenheim, born about 1160, married 1) -- -- and 2) -- -- (Dagomar likely had two wives, names unknown, and the second was probably the mother of Johann above), a Stifter (donor) to the Kloster Hachborn (a Premonstratensian monastery in Hachborn, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany).
   Children: Johann von Heskem (see above) and -- Heskem (see von Löw von Steinfurth)

1. Gumpert Hobeherr, born about 1200, a Ritter (knight), perhaps a Schultheiß (magistrate) of Amöneberg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, married Gertrud von Michelbach (also appears with the last name of von Nordeck, born about 1195), died before 21 December 1275.
   Children: Gertrud Hobeherr (see von Michelbach)
    
2. Volpert Hobeherr, born about 1180, a Ritter of Amöneberg.

1. Widerold von Michelbach, also appears with the last name of von Nordeck, born about 1175, a Ritter (knight), married Hildegard -- (born about 1180).
   Daughter: Gertrud von Michelbach (see Hobeherr)

1. Senand von Buseck, born about 1285, married Elisabeth von Erlenbach (born about 1290, died before 6 October 1348), died before 6 October 1348.
   Daughter: Contzelo von Buseck (see von Lehrbach)
    
2. Senand von Buseck, born about 1260, a Ritter (knight) of Gießen, Gießen, Hesse, Germany, married -- Kalb (born about 1260).
    
3. Senand von Buseck gen. von Gießen, born before 1239, a Ritter of Gießen, perhaps a Schultheiß (magistrate) of Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, married Pauline von Dernbach (born about 1235, died before 1296), died after 1296.
    
4. Senand von Buseck, born about 1182, a Ritter, Herr (Lord) of Grünberg, Gießen, Hesse, Germany.
    
5. Konrad von Buseck, born about 1160, a Ritter, died after 1219.
    
6. Sibold von Buseck, born about 1131, a Gefolgsmann (vassal or supporter) of the Graf von Gleiberg.

1. Johannes von Dernbach, born about 1200.
   Daughter: Pauline von Dernbach (see von Buseck)

1. Giselbert Kalb, born about 1230, a Ritter (knight), a Burgmann (castellan) of Kalsmunt (probably Burg Kalsmunt, a castle in Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hesse, Germany), married Stefanie -- (born about 1235).
   Daughter: -- Kalb (see von Buseck)

1. Ulrich von Erlenbach, born about 1260, owned property from Arnsburg Abbey in Lich, Wetterau, Hesse, Germany, died before 29 September 1335.
   Daughter: Elisabeth von Erlenbach (see von Buseck)
    
2. Conrad von Erlenbach, born 1230, a Ritter (knight), a Schultheiß (magistrate) of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
    
3. Heinrich von Erlenbach, born about 1200, a Ritter, an "eppstein'scher Lehnsmann" (vassal of Eppstein) in Wallau and Weilbach (both in Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse, Germany), married -- von Cronberg (born about 1205).
    
4. Conrad von Erlenbach, born about 1180, a Ritter and Reichsministeriale (Imperial ministrial), a Vogt (bailiff) of Erlenbach (probably Ober-Erlenbach, Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany, a Burgmann (castellan) of Friedberg, Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany, married -- von Bornheim (born about 1180).
    
5. Engelbert von Erlenbach, born about 1160, a Ritter, "eppstein. Lehnsmann," born about 1230.
    
6. Heinrich von Erlenbach, born about 1130, a Ritter.

1. Heinrich von Bornheim, born about 1160, a Ritter (knight).
   Children: -- von Bornheim (see von Erlenbach)
    
2. Heinrich von Bornheim, born about 1130, a Ritter.

1. Peter von Cronberg, born about 1180, a Ritter (knight).
   Daughter: -- von Cronberg (see von Erlenbach)

1. Johann die Jüngere von Allendorf, born about 1350, a Schöffe (judge) in Frankenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, an Edelknecht (ministerial) in Battenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany and Dillenburg, Gießen, Hesse, Germany, a Schiedsrichter (judge, adjudicator) in Wiesenfeld, Eichsfeld, Thuringia, Germany, the Bürgermeister (mayor) in Frankenberg, married 1) -- Weitershausen (born about 1350 in Battenberg, died before 1400) before 1 August 1378 and 2) Lise von Breidenbach (widow of Dietrich Rump von Hohenfels).
   Daughter by -- Weitershausen: Jutta von Allendorf (see von Biedenfeld)
    
2. Johann die Ältere von Allendorf, born about 1305, a Schöffe and Bürgermeister in Frankenberg, married Alheid Im Hofe (born about 1315 in Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, died about 1370).
    
3. Giso von Allendorf, born about 1275, a Schöffe in Frankenberg, owned a freehold in Allendorf, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, married Bertradis Friling (born about 1290, inheritance in Wetter (in Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany) and Frankenberg).

1. Werner Friling, born about 1240, a Schöffe (judge), the first Bürgermeister of Frankenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, an Edelknecht (ministerial) and Burgmann (castellan) in Frankenberg, married Glismund von Wetter (born about 1255), built the Steinhaus (the only building near the church in Frankenberg to have survived the fire of 1476), died about 1290.
   Daughter: Bertradis Friling  (see von Allendorf) and Siegfried Friling II

2. Heinrich I Friling, born about 1210, a Schöffe in Fritzlar, Schwalm-Eder, Hesse, Germany, moved to and married in Frankenberg. The Dörsam Ahnentafel states, "The house that Heinrich built there [in Frankenberg] when he moved was on the other side of the castle in a dominant position on the eastern front of today's Obermarkt and thus also marks the special role and position of its builder in the founding of the city."
   Heinrich's mother-in-law was called "Frau Aba" and she may possibly have been the wife of the Schultheiß, Rippert.
    
3. possibly (Siegfried Friling?).

1. Otto von Wetter, first name also spelled Orto, born about 1200, a Schöffe in Wetter, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany and Frankenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany.
   Daughter: Glismund von Wetter (see Friling)

1. Albert Im Hofe, first name also appears under the spelling variation of Elbracht, born about 1270, a Schöffe (judge) and Bürgermeister (mayor), married 1) -- Rode, born about 1287, called the minor daughter of the deceased Burgmann (castellan) Ludwig der Jüngere Rode in 1304) about 1304 and 2) Adelheid -- (born about 1290, died after 1366) about 1310, died about 1336. Albert also appears in the Orth ancestry.
   Son by -- Rode: Ludwig Im Hofe gen. Rode (appears as an ancestor in the Orth ancestry)
   Daughters by Adelheid: Alheid Im Hofe (see von Allendorf) and Meckele Im Hofe (m. Johann Friling)
    
2. Heinrich Im Hofe, born about 1245, a Schöffe (judge) and Bürgermeister (mayor) of Marburg, the Patronatsherr (patron of a living) of the church in Goßfelden, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, married Hildeburg Süßkirsche der Jüngere (called Hilla for short, born about 1250). Heinrich and Hildeburg also appear in the Orth ancestry.
    
3. Ludwig von Alsfeld, born about 1205, a Bürger (citizen) and Schöffe (judge) of Marburg. Ludwig also appears in the Orth ancestry.

1. Rüdiger Süßkirsche, born about 1220, a Schöffe (judge) of Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany. Rüdiger also appears in the Orth ancestry.
   Daughter: Hildeburg Süßkirsche (see Im Hofe)

1. Volprecht von Weitershausen, born 1300 (illegitimate), an Edelknecht (ministerial), a Burgmann (castellan) in Battenberg, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, Pfandherr (pledge lord, or a lower nobleman who loaned money to higher nobility) and Schultheiß (magistrate) in Rosenthal, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany, Amtmann in Rosenthal, married (Irmgard?) von Anzefahr (born about 1320).
   Daughter: -- von Weitershausen (see von Allendorf)
    
2. Ruprecht Milchling, first name also appears as Rupert (a variation of Ruprecht), born between 1280 and 1285, an Edelknecht (ministerial) and Ritter (knight), a Burgmann (castellan) in Marburg (in Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany), Biedenkopf (in Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany), Battenberg, and Amöneburg (in Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany), an Amtmann (bailiff) in Amöneburg and Battenberg, had an illegitimate son by -- Schubel (born about 1280), married Elisabeth Schutzbar (born between 1285 and 1290, owned hereditary lands in Erbenhausen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany and Treis an der Lumda, Gießen, Hesse, Germany) between 1305 and 1310, died between 1330 and 1340.
   Son by -- Schubel: Volprecht von Weitershausen (see above)
   Daughter by Elisabeth: Sophie Schutzbar gen. Milchling (see von Beidenfeld)
    
3. See the Schutzbar gen. Milchling family above for further ancestry.

1. Volprecht Schubel, born about 1250, perhaps a Burgmann (castellan) in Biedenkopf, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany.
   Daughter: -- Schubel (see von Weitershausen)

1. Denhard von Anzefahr, also called by the last name of von Hundem, born about 1280, a Ritter (knight), a Vogt (bailiff) of Hundem (probably in Westphalia), married Felicitas von Bicken (born about 1290).
   Daughter: (Irmgard?) von Anzefahr (see von Weitershausen)
   Brother of Felicitas: Phil. von Bicken
    
2. Arnold die Ältere von Anzefahr, born about 1235, a Ritter, Vogt of Hundem, became a Deutschordernsbruder (brother of the Teutonic Order, a religious military order that originated during the Third Crusade) in Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany.

Document from 1254, from papers related to the Deutschordenshaus Marburg (the seat of the Teutonic Order in Marburg):
Description: "Die Ritter Andreas, Thietmar, Arnold, Priester dhegenhard und Conrad von Anzefahr übergeben die Capelle zu Anzefahr dem Johannishospital." (The knights Andreas, Thietmar, Arnold, priests dhegenhard and Conrad von Anzefahr hand over the chapel in Anzefahr to the Johannishospital.)

Source of the above two photos: Document 37 Deutschordenshaus Marburg - [formerly: A II], der Staatsarchive in Hessen (State Archives Hesse), available through Archivportal, Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek, https://www.archivportal-d.de/item/GL2KXZFEB2YGB2XZYCTOKUHKBVI3ADV7?rows=20&offset=0&viewType=list&hitNumber=1, last accessed 16 February 2021.

3. Andreas von Anzefahr, born about 1205, a Ritter.
    
4. Giso von Anzefahr, born about 1185, a Ritter, died about 1260.
   Children: Andreas von Anzefahr (see above) and Stephanie von Anzefahr (gave property to the Kloster Haina (a Cistercian monastery in Haina, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany) in 1260)

1. Erwin VI Löw von Steinfurth, born about 1405.
   Daughter: -- Löw von Steinfurth (see von Biedenfeld)
    
2. Guntram Löw von Steinfurth, born about 1365, married Dyna -- (born about 1375), died before 1443.
    
3. Erwin IV  Löw von Steinfurth, born about 1325, an Edelknecht (ministerial) and Ritter (knight), married Adelheid Vogt von Fronhausen (born about 1330, died before 1387), died before 1389.
    
4. Sibold I Löw von Steinfurth, born about 1290, a Ritter, married Jutta von Vilbel (died about 1295), died before 1355.
    
5. Erwinus II Löw von Steinfurth, last name also appears as Leo de Steinfurt, born about 1260, a Ritter, married Luckhard -- (born about 1265), died before 1335.
    
6. Erwinus I Löw von Steinfurth, also called Erwinus dictus Leo, a Ritter, became a Mönch (monk) in Arnsburg, married -- von Linden (born about 1230).
    
7. Eberhardus I  Löw von Steinfurth, born about 1200, also called Eberhardus I Leo, married Sofia Bresto between 1225 and 1230 in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
    
8. Giselberth Löw von Steinfurth, last name also appears as Leo, born about 1160, a Burggraf (commander or ruler of a castle) in Friedberg, Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany, married -- von Heskem (daughter of Dagomar, last name also appears as von Heistenheim, born about 1180).

Additional source: Henseling, Jakob, "Oberhessische Adels- und Bürgerfamilien des Mittelalters," Hessische Familienkunde, Band 10, Heft 8, Dec 1971, pages 331-338.

1. Hartmud Bresto, born between about 1165 and 1170 in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, dominus, a Ratsherr in Frankfurt, a Schöffe in Frankfurt, a  Handelsherr, married Renheidis von Bergen (born between about 1170 and 1175) about 1190 in Frankfurt, died in about 1228 in Frankfurt.
   Daughter: Sofia Bresto (see Löw von Steinfurth)
    
2. Harpenus Bresto, born between about 1135 and 1140 in Limburg an der Lahn, Limburg-Weilburg, Hesse, Germany, a "Kaufmann (Viehhändler)" (merchant (cattle dealer)) in Frankfurt, married Ida -- (name also appears as Yda, born about 1140) about 1165, died before 1223 in Frankfurt.
   Children: Hartmud Bresto (see above), Harpenus Bresto (married Petrissa von Bergen), and Kunigunde Bresto (married Hermann von Ovenbach)
    
3. (Harpenus?) Bresto, born about 1110, a Bürger (citizen) and Kaufmann in Limburg, married Hadeloug -- (born about 1115) between about 1135 and 1140, perhaps died 13 November 1199 in Limburg.

Additional source: Henseling, Jakob, "Oberhessische Adels- und Bürgerfamilien des Mittelalters," Hessische Familienkunde, Band 10, Heft 8, Dec 1971, pages 331-338.

1. Berthold von Bergen, born between about 1140 and 1150, a Ritter (knight), nicknamed "prope silvam" (near the woods), died in Bergen, Bergen-Enkheim, Hesse, Germany. The Dörsam Ahnentafel states that he likely had his seat north of Bergen Castle on the road to Vilbel, Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany, close to the road, thus earning him his nickname.
   Children: Renheidis von Bergen (see Bresto), Werner von Bergen (Ritter), and Patrissa von Bergen

Additional source: Henseling, Jakob, "Oberhessische Adels- und Bürgerfamilien des Mittelalters," Hessische Familienkunde, Band 10, Heft 8, Dec 1971, pages 331-338.

1. Macharius II von Linden, born about 1200, Merenbergischer Burgmann (castellan to the Lords of Merenberg) of Vetzberg (probably Burg Vetzberg, then called Vogtisberg, near Vetzberg, Gießen, Hesse, Germany).
   Children: -- von Linden (see von Löw von Steinfurth) and Macharius III von Linden.

2. Macharius I von Linden, born about 1125.

1. Hermann I von Vilbel, born about 1265.
   Daughter: Jutta von Vilbel (see Löw von Steinfurth)
    
2. Bechtram I von Vilbel, born about 1230, a Ritter (knight), married Margarete -- (born about 1240).
    
3. Rudolf von Vilbel, born about 1200, married Irmentraud -- (born about 1205).
    
4. Walter Vevele von Vilbel, born about 1175, a Ritter.

Additional source: Henseling, Jakob, "Oberhessische Adels- und Bürgerfamilien des Mittelalters," Hessische Familienkunde, Band 10, Heft 8, Dec 1971, pages 331-338.

1. Ludwig Vogt von Fronhausen, born about 1280, the Vogt (bailiff) of Fronhausen, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, died about 1341.
   Daughter: Adelheid Vogt von Fronhausen (see Löw von Steinfurth)
    
2. Ludwig der Jüngere Vogt von Fronhausen, born about 1245, a Ritter (knight) and Burgmann (castellan) in Amöneburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany, the Vogt of Fronhausen, died in 1274.
    
3. Ludwig der Ältere Vogt von Marburg, born about 1210, freier Ritter (free knight), the Vogt of Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Hesse, Germany and Fronhausen, Burgmann in Amöneburg, died about 1272.
    
4. Ludwig Vogt von Fronhausen, born about 1180, a Ritter, the Vogt of Fronhausen, married 1) -- -- and 2) -- -- (names of both wives unknown).
    
5. Guntram Vogt zu Marburg, born about 1150, the Vogt of Fronhausen, probably landgräflicher Burgmann (castellan to the landgrave) in Marburg and Gerichtsherr (lord of the manor) of Zehnt Reizberg near Marburg, married -- von Merlau (born about 1160).
    
6. Ludwig von Marburg, born about 1105, the landgräfl. Burgmann in Marburg.

Additional source: Henseling, Jakob, "Oberhessische Adels- und Bürgerfamilien des Mittelalters," Hessische Familienkunde, Band 10, Heft 8, Dec 1971, pages 331-338.

1. (Eberhard?) von Merlau, born about 1130, a Ritter (knight).
   Daughter: -- von Merlau (see Vogt von Fronhausen)