Franz Adam Von Buchenröder

Source: The Knobel Family and Relationships, J. B. Knobel, MJB 281.1(6), SA Library The oldest authentically and definitely known was already a Frieherr – Frans Adam, born 1664, Colonel in Hild-borghausen, Sachsen, married Miss v. Witzleden, a former court-lady. This Frans Adam Jnr. (born 1664), had family:- 1). Johan Michael, born 1680, was sent as Captain to Spain to bring back the Pfälzische troops, and after the war married Miss Jett von Muntenburg in Eppelsheim; 2). a daughter married to von Heyles; 3). one married to von Spielman; 4). a son in the naval service, but he disappeared in service, fate unknown; 5). a son killed in battle.

Source: Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) http://awt.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=flakey&id=... ID: I65356 Name: Franz Adam Von Bouchenroeder Given Name: Franz Adam Surname: Von Bouchenroeder Sex: M Birth: Abt 1644 in Thuringen Death: Y _UID: 359863E835E345D492DD47EBE739A4BB69F3 Father: Tobias Von Bouchenroeder b: Abt 1614 Mother: G. Von Werthern Marriage: Nn. Von Witzleben Married: Children: - Johann Michael von Bouchenroeder b: Abt 1676 in Epplesheim, Germany

Source: Michael Jewel 17 Mar 2015 Attached is some information on our von Buchenroeder ancestors which I've just sent to Deon [Gideon Knobel]. I have it largely from Roland Buchenroeder of Erfurt, a distant cousin, since deceased, whom I met about 13 years ago. It is a fine tale, complete with ghost stories, scandalous affairs, family feuds and bloody adventures. Ghost stories aside, I think it is all true, although Roland did not specify the sources of his information in any detail. This is my summary of Roland's materials, which were in German, together with some additional material which I found on the internet regarding the Baron's activities in South America.

Franz Adam Freiherr von Bouchenroedern Was born in about 1644. He grew up in the von Werthern household as a Lutheran. He ended his career as a Colonel in the army of the Elector of Saxony. He took part in the campaigns to drive back the Turks, who at this time were at the gates of Vienna. He fought against the Turks at Levenz and in 1664 at St Gotthard (Moegersdorf). As a result of his services he was "in den Freiherren Stand erhoben“ and added a half moon and a sun to his coat of arms. These symbolise the victory of the West over the Turks. His military career also included the wars against Louis XIV in the wars of 1667-1668, 1672 and 1679. His wife was a von Witzleben from Stadtilm. He probably died in the battle before Vienna on 12 September 1683. This is suggested by the fact that he ceases to be mentioned in military records after that and that he had only one child.