Edgar Allan Poe By keneitra Jan 19, 1809 Edgar Allan Poe is born to Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe Jr. Dec 10, 1810 Poe's sister Rosalie was born David deserts the family, leaving Elizabeth alone with three children. Dec 8, 1811 Edgar Parents Death; Frances and John Allan take Edgar in Elizabeth and David both die of tuberculosis in Richmond, Virginia. Jun 22, 1815 The Allan sails to London, where they Edgar enroll in school. Allan family sails to London. Jul 27, 1820 The Allans return to Richmond, Virgina. Feb 14, 1826 Poe enrolls at University of Virginia May 28, 1827 Poe enlist ing the U.S. Army Feb 28, 1829 Poe's foster mother, Elizabeth dies in Richmond Apr 15, 1829 Poe is appointed to the U.S. Military Acadamy at West Point. He also publish his second book of poetry, Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane and Minor Pains Aug 1, 1831 Poe's oldest brother Henry dies at the age of 27. May 16, 1835 Poe marries his thirteen years old cousin, Virgina Clemm, in Richmond Virginia. Jan 30, 1847 Poe's wife dies of tuberculosis Oct 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe dies but the illenss is still unknown.