Edgar Allan Poe By Rayachyenn Jan 19, 1809 Edgar Allan Poe borm in Boston Dec 8, 1811 Eliza Poe, Edgar Allan Poe's mother, dies of tuberculosis Aug 24, 1814 The British Burn down Washington D.C. Jun 18, 1815 The Battle Of Waterloo May 27, 1821 Edgar Allan Poe enlisted in the Army Jun 28, 1828 Democratic Party created Apr 18, 1830 Edgar Allan Poe enrolls at West Point Feb 15, 1832 The Treaty of Constantinople May 16, 1836 Edgar Allan Poe married his 14 year old cousin Virginia Clemm Jan 30, 1847 Edgar Allan Poe's wife Virginia Clemm dies of tuberculosis Aug 31, 1848 Edgar writes a letter that he tried commiting suicide (actual date unknown) Jan 11, 1849 The first Afghan War Oct 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe dies from beaten in an alley and never reagining consciousness