Historical Figures · 21st Century

Sarah Goods’s Last Words

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I have lived my truth.
— Sarah Goods, Unknown

Who Was Sarah Goods?

Limited biographical information is available about Sarah Goods.

The Final Moments

The circumstances surrounding Sarah Goods's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.

Are These Words Verified?

⚠ Low Confidence

Sarah Good was hanged July 19, 1692. Trial records document her cursing Reverend Noyes from the gallows ('You are a liar... God will give you blood to drink'), not 'I have lived my truth.'

Sources

  • archive Salem witch trial records (1692)
  • firsthand Reverend Nicholas Noyes account

Legacy

Sarah Goods's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Sarah Goods’s last words?

“I have lived my truth.”

How did Sarah Goods die?

Sarah Goods died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.

Were Sarah Goods’s last words documented?

Sarah Good was hanged July 19, 1692. Trial records document her cursing Reverend Noyes from the gallows ('You are a liar... God will give you blood to drink'), not 'I have lived my truth.'