edgar allan poe By brandonsilva Jan 19, 1809 Edgars father leaves when he is born edgars father abanding him and his family caused him to live a young life of proverty and struggle Period: Jan 19, 1809 to Oct 7, 1849 life Dec 8, 1811 edgars mother died leaving him and his siblings to the care of foster care May 11, 1812 allan famliy adopted poe Mar 11, 1824 first lover died Feb 28, 1829 died of tuberculosis while she was dying edgar saw mr allan cheat with other women Jun 17, 1829 was sent to United States Military Academy at West Point. Apr 22, 1830 was kicked out of west point oweing lots of money and went to live with her aunt Maria Clemm, became a new mother to him and her daughter a new sister Feb 18, 1835 virginia May 3, 1835 married his cousin virginia Feb 18, 1847 virgina died and his life goes out of control