Everyone has them. The family mystery surrounding a child born out of wedlock. A suspicion of multiple wives for a great-grandfather. The perpetuation of a family connection to an Indian princess. Claims of Revolutionary War ancestors. A story of great wealth suddenly lost. Or a famous connection to a past President or prominent figure. How do we as genealogists go about proving (or disproving) these stories? This presentation will include how to: • Debunk family lore with a solid research question • Build a timeline to pinpoint research goals • Use strategies to search for famous relatives • Use DNA and vital records to discover the truth • Share the results after solving your case!