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Edgar Allan Poe is born to Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe Jr.
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Poe's sister Rosalie was born
David deserts the family, leaving Elizabeth alone with three children. -
Edgar Parents Death; Frances and John Allan take Edgar in
Elizabeth and David both die of tuberculosis in Richmond, Virginia. -
The Allan sails to London, where they Edgar enroll in school.
Allan family sails to London. -
The Allans return to Richmond, Virgina.
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Poe enrolls at University of Virginia
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Poe enlist ing the U.S. Army
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Poe's foster mother, Elizabeth dies in Richmond
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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
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Poe's oldest brother Henry dies at the age of 27.
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Poe marries his thirteen years old cousin, Virgina Clemm, in Richmond Virginia.
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Poe's wife dies of tuberculosis
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Edgar Allan Poe dies but the illenss is still unknown.