Historical Figures · 21st Century
Mary Dyer’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Mary Dyer, Unknown
Who Was Mary Dyer?
Limited biographical information is available about Mary Dyer.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Mary Dyer's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Mary Dyer was hanged in Boston on June 1, 1660 for religious defiance. Contemporary Quaker accounts record her saying 'Nay, I came to keep bloodguiltiness from you' when offered reprieve, not 'I have lived my truth,' which is a modern fabrication.
Sources
- archive Records of the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England
- biography Rebel Saints: The Story of Mary Dyer by Ruth Plimpton
- firsthand New England Judged by George Bishop (1661)
Legacy
Mary Dyer's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Mary Dyer’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Mary Dyer die?
Mary Dyer died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Mary Dyer’s last words documented?
Mary Dyer was hanged in Boston on June 1, 1660 for religious defiance. Contemporary Quaker accounts record her saying 'Nay, I came to keep bloodguiltiness from you' when offered reprieve, not 'I have lived my truth,' which is a modern fabrication.
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