Public attention can be won by will-based evidence alone, before genealogical proof is conclusive.

Evidence

It also included my belief that the names in the Taylor will were all the evidence I needed. And clearly it was enough to allow the reporters to publish the story, which the Associated Press picked up and circulated. I was suddenly inundated with messages from people—most of which were overwhelmingly supportive. — Tamara Lanier, From These Roots, 388