Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston Massachusetts. Poe's parents were, Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe and David Poe. they both were working actors.His childhood was very troubled. Poe’s dad left his family, and his mom died later. Poe was sent to a foster family. He was adopted by John Allan and Frances Allan. Poe went West Point army school. He then realized it wasn't for him, and got himself kicked out. Poe was very close with his stepmom, Frances, but she soon died of an illness. John Allan got married again. Poe’s new step mother did not like him, and told him to leave. In 1835, Poe married his 13 year old cousin Virginia Eliza Clemm. In 1847, Virginia died. Poe became very depressed started drinking. Poe’s success
