Johann Sawatzky (ABT 1846 - 14 Feb 1919)

The proposed relationship of Johann Sawatzky as the father of Johann J. Sawatzky and David J. Sawatzky is supported by DNA evidence indicating shared ancestry within the family lines.

Specifically, DNA evidence confirms a 2nd cousin, once removed relationship between JS (a descendant of the David J. Sawatzky ancestral line) and DJK (a descendant of the Johann J. Sawatzky ancestral line) with a shared segment of 108.05 cM across 8 HIR segments.

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