Edgar Allan Poe By AbbieBarr Jan 19, 1809 Edgar's birth Period: Jan 19, 1809 to Oct 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe Jan 19, 1810 Edgar's dad leaves him Feb 17, 1812 mom passes(TB) Feb 18, 1812 Edgar is seperated from syblings and taken in by Allans Jan 19, 1826 first love died of brain tumor Feb 18, 1827 Edgar joined the army in Boston Feb 28, 1829 Mrs.Allan died of TB Mar 27, 1834 Mr.Allan dies and leaves Edgar out of his Will May 16, 1836 Marries 13yr old cousin Virginia Jan 30, 1847 Virginia dies of TB Sep 27, 1849 Engaged to widow Sarah Elmira (Royster) Shelton, former fiancée Oct 3, 1849 Found delirious in Baltimore Oct 7, 1849 Edgar dies