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Poe is born
On January 19, 1809 Edgar Allen Poe is born in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents are David and Elizabeth Poe. -
Tomas Jefferson is the President of the U.S
Tomas Jefferson is the President of the U.S and is one of the founding fathers. He was in office for 8 years and made many relationships with other countries during this time. -
Venezuela declares independence
On July 5, 1811 Venezuela becomes the first South America country to declare independence from Spain. -
Poe's Mother, Elizabeth dies
Poe's Mother dies in 1811 because of tuberculosis. Poe was only 3 years old when his mother died. -
Poe is taken in by John and Francis Allan
John and Francis Allan take in Poe and are very affectionate to him. Poe later uses Allen for his middle name. -
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is complete
In 1828, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is complete. This was the first railroad in the U.S that was made for passengers and cargo. -
Poe's foster mother, Francis dies
On February 28, 1829 Francis Allen dies of tuberculosis, the same disease that Poe's mother had. -
The first tax supported public library is made
In Peterborough New Hampshire the first tax supported library is created on April 9, 1833. -
Poe's First Love
On May 16, 1836 Poe marries the love of his life, Virginia Clemm. What makes this marriage wierd today is that Virginia was only 13 years old when she got married and was a cousin to Poe. -
Poe's love, Virginia dies
On January 30, 1847 Virginia Clemm dies of the same diesase that killed his mother and foster mother, tuberculosis. After the death of his wife, Poe begins to think that he is a curse becasue all of the women that he has loved has died of the same disease. -
Edgar Allen Poe dies
On October 7, 1849 Poe dies in a Baltimore Hospital.The cause of his death is unknown but people think that he was murdered, had Carbon Monoxide Poisoning or had Rabies.
