Neilson Poe
Neilson Poe | |
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| Born | August 11, 1809 |
| Died | January 3, 1884 (aged 74) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Years active | 1878-1884 |
| Spouse | Josephine E. Clemm |
Judge Neilson Poe (August 11, 1809 - January 4, 1884) was an American judge for the
He also worked as the Director of the
Neilson was a cousin of the poet, Edgar Allan Poe. His wife, Josephine E. Clemm was a half-sister of the poet's wife, Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe. In a letter to mutual acquaintance Joseph Snodgrass, Edgar referred to his cousin Neilson: "I believe him to be the bitterest enemy I have in the world. He is the more despicable in this, since he makes loud professions of friendship."[1]
On October 3, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe was found semiconscious at Ryan's Inn and Tavern. Neilson attempted to visit Edgar in the hospital and subsequently wrote several letters containing information about his cousin's death. Soon afterwards Edgar died. Edgar's hearse and headstone of white Italian marble were paid for by Neilson.
He was the father of
See also
- Death of Edgar Allan Poe
- Poe brothers
- John P. Poe, Sr.
References
- ISBN 978-0-8160-4161-9
External links
- "Obituary; Ex-Judge Neilson Poe" (PDF). New York Times. January 4, 1884. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
- The Poe Shadow
- Neilson Poe
- Baltimore: Biography. Lewis Historical Publishing Co. 1912.
Neilson Poe football.
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