Octave Matherne (18 Dec 1853 - 04 Jan 1924)

The paternal relationship between Octave Matherne and his son Reynauld Antoine Matherne is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA down to their DNA tested descendant JBM.

The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between JBM and other confirmed descendants of Octave Matherne/Eleonore Guitreaux is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since JBM descends from Octave Matherne/Eleonore Guitreaux through Octave Matherne and his son Reynauld Antoine Matherne, the presence of significant shared DNA between JBM and other known descendants of Octave Matherne/Eleonore Guitreaux validates the generational links along this paternal line.

This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA couple Octave Matherne/Eleonore Guitreaux through Octave Matherne to Reynauld Antoine Matherne, and ultimately to JBM, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.