Historical Figures · 21st Century
Stonewall Jacksons’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Stonewall Jacksons, Unknown
Who Was Stonewall Jacksons?
Limited biographical information is available about Stonewall Jacksons.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Stonewall Jacksons's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Stonewall Jackson's actual last words were documented by his physician as 'Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.' The phrase 'I have lived my truth' is completely fabricated.
Sources
- firsthand Contemporary accounts by Dr. Hunter McGuire
- archive Civil War medical records
Legacy
Stonewall Jacksons's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Stonewall Jacksons’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Stonewall Jacksons die?
Stonewall Jacksons died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Stonewall Jacksons’s last words documented?
Stonewall Jackson's actual last words were documented by his physician as 'Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.' The phrase 'I have lived my truth' is completely fabricated.
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