James Lyden (ABT 1817 - ABT 1903)

The proposed relationship of James Lyden as the father of MacDara Lyden and JL is supported by DNA evidence indicating shared ancestry within the family lines.

Specifically, DNA evidence confirms a 3rd cousin, once removed relationship between MFF (a descendant of the MacDara Lyden ancestral line) and MC (a descendant of the JL ancestral line) with a shared segment of 43.05 cM across 2 HIR segments.

This match is consistent with their placement within these shared ancestral branches.