EAP Maryelis By Period8/9 Jan 19, 1809 poe was born Born: January 19, 1809, Boston, MA Elizabeth Poe was edgar mother and David Poe Jr was his father Aug 15, 1822 Love at first site Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe was Edgars first wife and they were first cousins.They got married when Virginia Clemm was 13 and Poe was 27.