Edgar Allan Poe By aliyah dees Jan 19, 1809 Born Period: Jan 19, 1809 to Oct 7, 1849 Birth and Death Feb 17, 1811 Dad abandons the family leaving them dirt poor. Dec 8, 1811 Mom dies of tuberculosis in a boarding house, and he and his siblings are spread throughout foster homes. Feb 17, 1814 Poe's first love dies of brain cancer Feb 14, 1826 Poe is sent to the University of Viginia by his foster dad after finding out he was having affairs in the house Feb 28, 1829 Poe's foster mother dies of tuberculosis Mar 27, 1834 Poe foster dad John Allan dies and threatens him on his deathbed Feb 18, 1836 Poe marries his 12 year old cousin Virginia Jan 30, 1847 His wife Virginia dies of tuberculoosis Oct 7, 1849 Dies of mysterious death after regaining conciousness
