Pretty cool! But were you kissing cousins?

Yet, she was a nurse during the Civil War. I'd say that required a lot practical knowledge and skills as well as an empirical mindset. I refer you to her book, "Hospital Sketches." Like most people, she is not easily placed in one box that explains all aspects of her life and personality. And, if you study her life you'll discover that her father more closely resembled the stereotypical image you have of transcendentalists than did she. And, I relate to her on her mother's side. But, nice try!