Historical Figures · 21st Century
Abigail Adams’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Abigail Adams, Unknown
Who Was Abigail Adams?
Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, the second president of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. She is widely considered to be an influential figure in the founding of the United States, and was both the first second lady and second first lady of the United States, although such titles were not used at the time.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Abigail Adams's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Abigail Adams died October 28, 1818, from typhoid fever. No credible documentation of final words exists; attributed quote is likely fabricated.
Sources
- biography David McCullough, John Adams
Legacy
Abigail Adams's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Abigail Adams’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Abigail Adams die?
Abigail Adams died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Abigail Adams’s last words documented?
Abigail Adams died October 28, 1818, from typhoid fever. No credible documentation of final words exists; attributed quote is likely fabricated.
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