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[[Image:Richmond-ElizaPoe2.JPG|thumb|120px|right|Memorial marker for Eliza Arnold Poe in Richmond, Virginia.]] |
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Revision as of 16:24, 12 November 2007
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Death
In 1811 while in Richmond, Virginia for a performance, Eliza began spitting blood while staying at a boarding house.[1] Her performances became more seldom until October of 1811 when she stopped appearing altogether.[2]
Friends and fellow actors Mr. and Mrs. Luke Usher took care of the children during Eliza's illness and many in the Richmond area took an interest in her health. On November 29 of that year, the Richmond Theater announced a benefit performance on her behalf. A local publication, the Enquirer, reported her need for help: "On this night, Mrs. Poe, lingering on the bed of disease and surrounded by her children, asks your assistance and asks it perhaps for the last time.[3]
Eliza finally died on Sunday morning, December 8, 1811 at the age of twenty-four.[4] The actual cause of death is only speculation, but popular theories are pneumonia, malaria, and tuberculosis.
She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond. Though her actual burying place is unknown, a memorial marks the general area.
References
- ^ Hoffman, Daniel. Poe Poe Poe Poe Poe Poe Poe. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1972. ISBN 0807123218 p. 25
- ^ Silverman, Kenneth. Edgar A. Poe: Mournful and Never-ending Remembrance. New York City: Harper Perennial, 1991. ISBN 0060923318 p. 8
- ^ Meyers, Jeffrey. Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Legacy. New York City: Cooper Square Press, 1992. ISBN 0815410387 p. 6
- ^ Silverman, Kenneth. Edgar A. Poe: Mournful and Never-ending Remembrance. New York City: Harper Perennial, 1991. ISBN 0060923318 p. 8