Elisabeth Driedger (21 Feb 1819 - 14 Feb 1890)

  • Elisabeth Driedger (21 Feb 1819 - 14 Feb 1890)
    The proposed relationship of Elisabeth Driedger as the mother of Abraham Giesbrecht and Helena Janzen is supported by DNA evidence indicating shared ancestry within the family lines.

    Specifically, DNA evidence confirms a 3rd cousin, once removed relationship between DJG (a descendant of the Abraham Giesbrecht ancestral line) and JMP (a descendant of the Helena Janzen ancestral line) with a shared segment of 54.50 cM across 4 HIR segments.

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