 In 1642, a Franz Günther, a simple farmer's son from Kützberg by Schweinfurt, was ennobled with the family name “Günther von Brennhausen” and given the fief of Brennhausen from the Bishopric of Würzburg.From 1635 to 1647, Franz was the Commandant of the fortress at Königshofen.Franz’ son Hans, also a distinguished military man, received Brennhausen.