Every family has a few secrets. This 27-page research guide and workbook will help you uncover the controversial, criminal, and scandalous ancestors in your Canadian family tree.

Inside, you'll find:

• Understanding Black Sheep ancestors

• Common Types of Black Sheep Ancestors

• Research Strategy - Where to Begin

• Strategies for locating court, prison, asylum, and military records

• Canadian Records for Black Sheep Research

• Two compelling case studies with record walkthroughs

• AI Tools & Prompt Library for Scandal Sleuthing

• Scandal Timeline & Social Context Cheat Sheet

• Common Labels You'll See in Records and What They Meant

• Ethical guidelines for sensitive discoveries

• A printable research log to organize your findings

• Printable Ancestor Scandal Summary Sheet

• Lists of archives, newspapers, and databases

Whether your ancestor was locked up, locked away, or simply lived outside the lines, this guide offers practical tools and historical insight to find and understand their story.

Ideal for genealogists at any skill level—especially those researching in Canada.