Edgar Allan Poe Tragic Life By erikamendezcordova Jan 19, 1809 Birth Sep 23, 1810 He was one year when his father abandoned him Dec 22, 1811 His mother passes away His mother dies of tuberculosis Jan 1, 1820 His first love died when he was 15 of brain cancer Jan 1, 1827 His step mother has tuberculosis and his step father cheating on her and had many affairs Feb 1, 1827 several months later he left school because he is poor and his foster dad doesnt care about him Mar 23, 1829 His foster mom passes away early Nov 23, 1831 He goes to live with his aunt Maria Oct 25, 1834 John Allan left poe with no money at all Aug 25, 1835 left his home to get a new job Sep 22, 1835 He marries his 13 year old cousin Jan 1, 1845 His wife cousin has tuberculosis Jan 30, 1847 His wife dies Aug 23, 1847 $14 for a book the raven Oct 3, 1849 He was found semi-conconsiuos Oct 7, 1849 Death