Katharina Braun (28 Aug 1835 - 15 Jan 1923)

The maternal relationship between Katharina Braun and her daughter Maria Dueck is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA down to their DNA tested descendant EE.

The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between EE and other confirmed descendants of Johan Driedger/Katharina Bergen is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since EE descends from Johan Driedger/Katharina Bergen through Katharina Braun and her daughter Maria Dueck, the presence of significant shared DNA between EE and other known descendants of Johan Driedger/Katharina Bergen validates the generational links along this maternal line.

This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA couple Johan Driedger/Katharina Bergen through Katharina Braun to Maria Dueck, and ultimately to EE, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.