Edgar Allan Poe By sheena.richards Jan 19, 1809 Edgar Allan Poe is born Edgar Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809. That makes him Capricorn, on the cusp of Aquarius. Dec 10, 1810 Poe's Sister is born Dec 8, 1811 Poe's Parents Die Nov 4, 1824 Poe writes his first poem May 26, 1827 Poe enlists in the U.S. Army and shortly after his first book is published Aug 1, 1831 Poe's older brother dies May 16, 1836 Poe marries his 13 year old cousin, Virginia Clemm Nov 4, 1838 Poe writes his first novel ''The Narrative of Aurther Gorden Pym'' Nov 4, 1840 Poe's publishes the poem, ''The Raven" Jan 30, 1847 Poe's wife Virginia dies of tuberculosis at their home in the bronx Oct 7, 1849 Edgar Allen Poe dies