Edgar Allan Poe By Leah2014 Jan 19, 1807 Father Abandons Edgar When Edgar was born his father walked out on him and his mother Period: Jan 19, 1807 to Oct 7, 1849 Life Dec 8, 1811 Mother Dies of tuberculosis when he was only 3 Jan 17, 1812 sent to a foster home and seperated from his siblings Feb 18, 1812 was taken in by the allans Mar 29, 1820 First love dies of brain cancer Apr 17, 1826 Sent to school with no money so john can have affairs Jan 20, 1827 Joins The army Feb 28, 1829 Step mother Mrs.Allan Dies May 25, 1834 Mr, Allan Dies May 16, 1836 Edgar marrys his cousin. Jan 30, 1847 Wife virginia clemm dies Nov 20, 1848 Got engaged to Sarah Elmira Royster Jan 19, 1849 Edgar dies