The paternal relationship between Rollin Lloyd Dutro and his son LD is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA down to their DNA tested descendant LD.

The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between LD and other confirmed descendants of Edward S. Carpenter/Eleanor 'Ellen' House is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since LD descends from Edward S. Carpenter/Eleanor 'Ellen' House through Rollin Lloyd Dutro and his son LD, the presence of significant shared DNA between LD and other known descendants of Edward S. Carpenter/Eleanor 'Ellen' House validates the generational links along this paternal line.

This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA couple Edward S. Carpenter/Eleanor 'Ellen' House through Rollin Lloyd Dutro to LD, and ultimately to LD, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.