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Research object · BT-CLM-00173

Hilliard died about 1900.

Family Tradition· 0 sourcesLast reviewed August 9, 2026
Research & Interpretation byAmberly R. Carter-Mills— Founder, Creator & Descendant Archivist

The Claim

The Alma Smith Spearman family account reports that Hilliard died about 1900. No death record, burial record, or memorial has been entered.

Public Summary

A family account only. No primary or near-primary death record has been located.

Evidence Reviewed

No evidence has been reviewed into the archive for this claim yet.

The Evidence Trail

Step 1 · Claim

Hilliard died about 1900.

Family Tradition· 0 sources

BT-CLM-00173

The Alma Smith Spearman family account reports that Hilliard died about 1900. No death record, burial record, or memorial has been entered.

Step 2 · Evidence & Source

No evidence has been weighed into this claim yet.

Step 3 · Conclusion

No conclusion has been published. This remains an open research question. Can Hilliard's death date and burial place be documented through a death record, cemetery record, probate file, or church register?

How the Evidence Sits Together

No evidence has been weighed for this claim yet.

Research Conclusion

No conclusion has been published for this claim. It remains an open research question.

Amberly's Research Notes

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From the research notebook ofAmberly R. Carter-Mills— Founder, Creator & Descendant Archivist

What We Still Need to Find

Can Hilliard's death date and burial place be documented through a death record, cemetery record, probate file, or church register?

Provenance, Access and Use

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Amberly R. Carter-Mills — Founder, Creator & Descendant Archivist
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