The paternal relationship between Edwin Van Wagenen and his son
Arthur Leroy Van Wagenen is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA down to their DNA tested descendant RS.
The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between RS and other confirmed descendants of
David Van Wagenen/
Julia Ann Provost is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since RS descends from David Van Wagenen/Julia Ann Provost through Edwin Van Wagenen and his son Arthur Leroy Van Wagenen, the presence of significant shared DNA between RS and other known descendants of David Van Wagenen/Julia Ann Provost validates the generational links along this paternal line.
This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA couple David Van Wagenen/Julia Ann Provost through Edwin Van Wagenen to Arthur Leroy Van Wagenen, and ultimately to RS, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.