Edgar Allan Poe Timeline By silvac17 Jan 19, 1809 Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston. Period: Jan 19, 1809 to Oct 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe's Life Dec 10, 1810 Poe's sister, Rosalie, is born. Dec 8, 1811 Poe's mother, Elizabeth, dies. Feb 14, 1826 Poe goes to the University of Virgina May 27, 1827 Poe joined the army. Feb 18, 1829 Poe's father dies. Apr 15, 1829 Poe goes to West Point Military Academy. May 1, 1831 Poe's brother, Henry, dies. May 16, 1836 Poe marries his 13 year old cousin, Virgina Clemm. Jan 29, 1845 Poe publishes the Raven. The Raven Poem The Raven Narrated Jan 30, 1847 Virginia dies. Aug 1, 1849 Poe engaged to Elmira Royster Shelton Oct 3, 1849 Poe was found on the streets of Baltimore. Oct 5, 1849 Poe publishes Annabel Lee Annabel Lee Oct 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe dies.