Conflicting data makes it appear unlikely. Some conflicting evidence, but nothing definitive. Dates allow for the possibility. Nothing rules it out. Dates allow for the possibility.
Dates allow for the possibility.
Dates put people in the right place at the right time. Dates and places match and are well documented. Dates and places match along with other data. Dates and places and other corroborating data point to a connection. Have an original document stating so.