The Mystery Lab · BT-MYS-00023

Hilliard's Parents

Name: BEFORE TILL: The Living Evidence Archive
Creator: Amberly R. Carter-Mills
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OpenOpened August 8, 2026

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

The Question

Who were Hilliard's parents?

Where the Research Stands

No record naming Hilliard's mother or father has been added to this archive.

Claims Under This Investigation

Under Investigation
Who were Hilliard's parents?
No record naming Hilliard's parents has yet been added to the archive.
Documented
Hilliard was enslaved in the William Q. Taliaferro estate by 1840.
A named entry in an 1840 probate inventory places Hilliard in the William Q. Taliaferro estate and records his enslaved status.

Amberly's Analysis

No analysis has been published for this investigation yet.

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

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