Gerhard Klippenstein (27 Nov 1814 - ABT 1855)

The paternal relationship between Gerhard Klippenstein and his son Johann P. Klippenstein is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA down to their DNA tested descendant SLN.

The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between SLN and other confirmed descendants of Anton Heppner is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since SLN descends from Anton Heppner through Gerhard Klippenstein and his son Johann P. Klippenstein, the presence of significant shared DNA between SLN and other known descendants of Anton Heppner validates the generational links along this paternal line.

This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA Anton Heppner through Gerhard Klippenstein to Johann P. Klippenstein, and ultimately to SLN, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.