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Edgar Allan Poe Timeline Haley

By St. Mary's Class of 2012

  • Poe was born

    Poe was born
    Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusettes. His parents were John and Frances Allan.

  • The Census counts 7.239,881 people in the U.S

    The Census counts 7.239,881 people in the U.S

  • In 1811, Poe's birthmother dies in Richmond

    In 1811, Poe's birthmother dies in Richmond
    On December 8th, Poe's birthmother dies in Rchmond while on a theatrical tour.

  • Edgar Allan Poe moves to England with his new foster parents

    moved in from 1815-1820 in England

  • In 1825, Poe is secretly engaged to Sarah Royster

    In 1825, Poe is secretly engaged to Sarah Royster

  • The Greeks proclaim a republic independence from Turkey. Then, the Turks invade Greece and Russia declares war on Turkey

    The Greeks proclaim a republic independence from Turkey. Then, the Turks invade Greece and Russia declares war on Turkey in 1828. Greece is also aided by France and Britain.

  • Samuel Morse invents the Morse Code

    Samuel Morse invents the Morse Code
    In 1839, Samuel morse found a way to transmit information over wires through a telegraph system.

  • Poe moves to NewYork in 1837 in January

    Poe moves to NewYork in 1837 in January

  • Poe publishes "The Raven"

    Poe publishes "The Raven"

  • The California Gold Rush begins!

    The California Gold Rush begins!
    The California Gold Rush begins!

  • Poe dies of an unknown reason

    Poe dies of an unknown reason
    Only 4 3/4 years after he wrote "The Raven" Poe died. It is not known why he died but some think it was suicide or cholera or syphilis or rabies and even a rare brain disease! But the bottom line is no one knows. He was buried in Westminster Hall and Burial Grounds in Baltimore, Maryland.