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Tribe of Newberg's - Newberg I - Newberg II - Newberg III - Newberg IIII - Newberg IIIII - Newberg IIIIII
1138-1254 1852-1919 1891-1947 1926-2017 1957 1977 2013
The Newberg family traces its rich heritage through traditions of Jewish ancestry and historic European heraldry, placing our earliest surname records in Bavaria, Germany, during the Middle Ages.
During the brutal power struggles of the Hohenstaufen (Staufer) Dynasty (1138–1254), our ancestors did not merely inherit power—they forged it. They rose to prominence as Ministeriales, an elite class of knights and prominent administrators who served as the administrative backbone of the King's empire.
Answering directly to the Staufer Kings rather than regional dukes, the Newbergs lent their military knowledge and influence to the crown. They built and commanded fortified stone structures to secure imperial territories, declare powerful allegiances, and blocked regional rebellions. Through these intense medieval conflicts, the family earned its heraldic arms and successfully secured its noble status, establishing a timeless legacy of service, craftsmanship, and resilience.
Across centuries of continental conflict and change, the Newbergs carried forward an unbroken spirit of loyalty and pioneering achievement. In the 1800s, members of the Newberg family embarked on a historic migration to North America, bringing generations of determination and entrepreneurial grit to the New World.
As they established new roots, they actively participated in the political, social, and economic developments of the era. The family contributed heavily to the growth of their new communities, leaving an indelible geographic mark by founding towns and cities across North America that still bear the Newberg name today.
By the late twentieth century and early 2000s, the family expanded its pioneering tradition into Central and South America. Taking up the mantle of their ancestral builders, modern Newbergs began prospecting, innovating, and developing critical infrastructure throughout what is now referred to as the New Americas.
A century of documented modern history spanning four continents, the Newbergs remain builders, innovators, unseen hands, and visionaries.Today, the family continues to advance society and protect communities through:
- Technology & Innovation: Driving forward modern progress.
- Infrastructure & Construction: Building the physical foundations of tomorrow.
- Public Safety & Service: Guarding and leading communities with honor.
- Entrepreneurship: Fostering new opportunities for future generations.
The story of the Newbergs is one of movement, profound resilience, and perpetual progress—a living legacy stretching from ancient Europe to the far reaches of the Americas, dedicated to building stronger communities and shaping a visionary future.
The Hohenstaufen Dynasty was a Powerful Noble Family
Conrad III (1138 – 1152) — The Stripping of the Duchy
Frederick I (Barbarossa) (1152 – 1190) — The Border Wars
Frederick I (Barbarossa) (1152 – 1190) — The Border Wars
Bavaria: Conrad III's first major act was stripping the Duchy of Bavaria away from the rebellious Welf family. This triggered a brutal regional civil war as Imperial forces marched across Bavaria to install loyal rulers, turning the entire Danube valley into a militarized zone.
Frederick I (Barbarossa) (1152 – 1190) — The Border Wars
Frederick I (Barbarossa) (1152 – 1190) — The Border Wars
Frederick I (Barbarossa) (1152 – 1190) — The Border Wars
- Bavaria: Barbarossa spent his early reign marching through Bavaria to settle the violent feuds between the Babenberg and Welf families.
- Neuburg: During his reign, Neuburg was heavily fortified. It served as a vital staging ground where Barbarossa gathered his heavily armed Bavarian knightly levies before marching them south over the Alps.
Henry VI (1190 – 1197) — Securing the Danube Trade
Frederick I (Barbarossa) (1152 – 1190) — The Border Wars
Philip of Swabia (1198 – 1208) — The Siege of Neuburg
Neuburg & Bavaria: Henry VI used military pressure to secure the trade and supply routes along the Bavarian Danube. His administrators in Neuburg kept the regional river gates heavily guarded to ensure wealth from the East could flow directly to the imperial treasury without being intercepted by rogue Bavarian knights..
Philip of Swabia (1198 – 1208) — The Siege of Neuburg
Frederick II (1208 – 1250) — The Rebuilding & Wittelsbach Alliance
Philip of Swabia (1198 – 1208) — The Siege of Neuburg
- Neuburg an der Donau: This was the most violent chapter for the local stronghold. In 1207, the rival Welf King (Otto IV) marched a massive army into Bavaria and launched a devastating siege against Neuburg. The town and its fortifications were completely destroyed and burned during the assault. [1]
- Bavaria: Philip’s premier military comman
- Neuburg an der Donau: This was the most violent chapter for the local stronghold. In 1207, the rival Welf King (Otto IV) marched a massive army into Bavaria and launched a devastating siege against Neuburg. The town and its fortifications were completely destroyed and burned during the assault. [1]
- Bavaria: Philip’s premier military commander, Marshal Heinrich von Kalden, utilized the loyal Ministeriales networks of the surrounding Bavarian countryside to launch counter-offensives and reclaim the area.
Frederick II (1208 – 1250) — The Rebuilding & Wittelsbach Alliance
Frederick II (1208 – 1250) — The Rebuilding & Wittelsbach Alliance
Frederick II (1208 – 1250) — The Rebuilding & Wittelsbach Alliance
- Neuburg: Following its destruction, the strategic site had to be completely rebuilt. In 1214, Frederick II transferred the ruined property of Neuburg directly to the House of Wittelsbach (the Dukes of Bavaria) to ensure it would be rebuilt into an impenetrable stone fortress. [1]
- Bavaria: Imperial forces fought local skirmishes along the B
- Neuburg: Following its destruction, the strategic site had to be completely rebuilt. In 1214, Frederick II transferred the ruined property of Neuburg directly to the House of Wittelsbach (the Dukes of Bavaria) to ensure it would be rebuilt into an impenetrable stone fortress. [1]
- Bavaria: Imperial forces fought local skirmishes along the Bavarian borders to keep the radical Duke of Austria from invading the territory.
Henry (VII) (1220 – 1235) — The Bavarian Defensive Stance
Frederick II (1208 – 1250) — The Rebuilding & Wittelsbach Alliance
Frederick II (1208 – 1250) — The Rebuilding & Wittelsbach Alliance
Bavaria: Acting as King of Germany while his father was away, Henry (VII) maintained a strict defensive stance within Bavaria, using garrisoned towns like Neuburg to keep aggressive local bishops from seizing royal lands.
Conrad IV (1237 – 1254) — The Final Stand
Conrad IV (1237 – 1254) — The Final Stand
Conrad IV (1237 – 1254) — The Final Stand
Bavaria: As the Staufer dynasty began to collapse, Conrad IV spent his final years in Germany fighting desperate guerrilla actions across Bavaria. He relied entirely on the fortified networks along the Danube to hold off the papal-backed armies until he was ultimately forced to flee south.
Knights of Newberg
Conrad IV (1237 – 1254) — The Final Stand
Conrad IV (1237 – 1254) — The Final Stand
During the brutal power struggles of the Hohenstaufen (Staufer) Dynasty (1138–1254), The Newberg's ancestors did not merely inherit power—they forged it. They rose to prominence as Ministeriales, an elite class of knights and prominent administrators who served as the administrative backbone of the King's empire.
Ludwig I (1825 - 1848) King of Bavaria
Conrad IV (1237 – 1254) — The Final Stand
Ludwig I (1825 - 1848) King of Bavaria
Ludwig I or Louis I (German: Ludwig I.; 25 August 1786 – 29 February 1868) was King of Bavaria from 1825 until the 1848 revolutions in the German states.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rulers_of_Bavaria
