Taylor Swift Revealed to Be Sixth Cousin of 19th Century Poet Emily Dickinson
Renowned for her exceptional songwriting prowess, Taylor Swift’s gift with words seems to have a familial connection, as genealogy company Ancestry recently discovered her relation to 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson.
The revelation, shared with NBC’s Today show by a Sky News US affiliate, unveiled Swift and Dickinson as sixth cousins, three times removed, shedding light on a previously unknown familial tie between the two iconic figures.
Ancestry revealed that both Swift and Dickinson trace their ancestry back to a 17th-century English immigrant, Swift’s ninth great-grandfather, and Dickinson’s sixth great-grandfather, who settled in Windsor, Connecticut, as an early settler.
Swift’s ancestral lineage continued in Connecticut for six generations before eventually branching out to northwestern Pennsylvania, where they intersected with the Swift family line.
The connection between Swift and Dickinson extends beyond their familial ties, as Swift has previously referenced the poet while discussing her songwriting process. In 2022, Swift humorously shared her approach to crafting lyrics, likening it to writing with different pens – quill, fountain pen, and glitter gel pen.
Reflecting on her lyrical style, Swift quipped, “If my lyrics sound like a letter written by Emily Dickinson’s great-grandmother while sewing a lace curtain, that’s me writing in the quill genre.”
Furthermore, similarities between Dickinson’s works and Swift’s album titles have sparked speculation among fans. Dickinson’s poem titled “One Sister Have I In Our House” features the word “forevermore,” reminiscent of Swift’s ninth album title, “Evermore,” released in 2020.
As Swift gears up for the release of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” scheduled for April 19, anticipation mounts regarding potential inspiration drawn from her newfound familial connection with Dickinson. Collaborations with artists like Florence + The Machine and Post Malone, alongside intriguing song titles such as “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)” and “Guilty As Sin?” heighten excitement among fans eagerly awaiting Swift’s latest musical offering.
With the release date drawing closer, fans eagerly anticipate whether Swift’s creative journey will intertwine further with the poetic legacy of her sixth cousin, three times removed, Emily Dickinson.
