The paternal relationship between Benjamin Lawrence Sr and his son JL is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA down to their DNA tested descendant JL.

The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between JL and other confirmed descendants of Richard Simmons/Molsey Gibbs is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since JL descends from Richard Simmons/Molsey Gibbs through Benjamin Lawrence Sr and his son JL, the presence of significant shared DNA between JL and other known descendants of Richard Simmons/Molsey Gibbs validates the generational links along this paternal line.

This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA couple Richard Simmons/Molsey Gibbs through Benjamin Lawrence Sr to JL, and ultimately to JL, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.