Edgar Allen Poe died in Baltimore on October 7th, 1849. This is a great shame as he was one of the greatest literary minds this country has ever produced. He will certainly be known as one of the best horror and mystery authors of all time, as well as one of the first. Poe had very few friends, if any, but his literary accomplishments were too great for his death to go unnoticed.
Born in Boston on January 19, 1809 his family was a very honorable one. His grandfather, David Poe, Sr., was well respected for his monetary sacrifice as a quartermaster during the American Revolution, paying for his troops clothing out of his own pockets, and earning the respect of the Marquis de laFayette. His Great-grandfather also married a daughter of Admiral
Born in Boston on January 19, 1809 his family was a very honorable one. His grandfather, David Poe, Sr., was well respected for his monetary sacrifice as a quartermaster during the American Revolution, paying for his troops clothing out of his own pockets, and earning the respect of the Marquis de laFayette. His Great-grandfather also married a daughter of Admiral