The paternal relationship between Leonard Arnold and his DNA tested son DWA is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA.
The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between DWA and other confirmed descendants of
William BARNARD BARNETT/
Mary MARINER is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since DWA descends from William BARNARD BARNETT/Mary MARINER through Leonard Arnold, the presence of significant shared DNA between DWA and other known descendants of William BARNARD BARNETT/Mary MARINER validates the generational links along this paternal line.
This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA couple William BARNARD BARNETT/Mary MARINER through Leonard Arnold to DWA, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.