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Edgar Allan Poe Born
Born in an apartment in Boston MA to David and Eliza Poe. -
David Poe Dies
Found somewhere in Virginia after he abondoned family. -
Eliza Poe dies
Eliza Poe dies of unknown illness after a rehersal for her upcoming play. -
Goes to College
Attends the University of Virginia. -
Marries Viginia Clemm
Marries his 14 year old cousin Virginia Clemm. -
Becomes Editor of Graham's Magazine
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Creates the Contempory Mystery Genre
Writes "The Gold Bug", "The Murders of the Rue Morget", and "The Mystery of Marie Roget". -
Publishes Many of his Greatest Works.
Publishes "The Raven" tale and "The Raven and Other Poems". -
Viginia Dies
Virginia dies of tuberculosis. -
Edgar Allan poe dies
Edgar Allan Poe is found in the streets, lost after late night drinking. He is taken to te doctors but dies before they arrive.
