What we still don't know

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Unanswered questions are not omissions in this archive — they are the working surface of the research. Each one records what has been searched and what would settle it.

Research Conclusion byAmberly R. Carter-Mills— Founder, Creator & Descendant Archivist

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The Vicksburg College Question

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The Separation
Can the reported separation of Hilliard and Bettie be documented?
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Bishop C. H. Mason
Can the family's connection to Bishop C. H. Mason be corroborated?
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Hilliard's Parents
Who were Hilliard's parents?
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Bettie's Parents
Who were Bettie's parents?
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The Name Alexander
Why was Bettie known as "Alexander"?