An American Family History

Sarah (Sally) Vincent Martin Stoops was born on June 11, 1808 in Fayette County, Indiana. Her parents were Lieutenant John Vincent and Sarah Johnson.

On November 19, 1829 she married Amos D. Martin. Amos was born on October 17, 1809. His parents were Stephen Martin and Annis Comer.

They lived in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.

Amos and Sarah's children included:
Martha Ann Martin Smith (1831, married George Washington Smith)
John C. Martin (1834, died as an infant)
George Martin (1835-1847)
Amos William Martin (1838)
Vanburen Martin (1840)
Elizabeth Annis Martin (1843-1845)
Johnson Comer Martin (1845)
Catherine Rebecca Martin Stoops (1846, married Robert M. Stoops, son of Robert Stoops and Catherine Carter).

On November 14, 1841, Sarah joined the Presbyterian church.

Amos died on May 8, 1848.

After Amos died, she married Robert Stoops. The marriage was performed by the Reverend L. D. Potter. Robert was born on November 13, 1799. He had been married before to Catherine Carter who on died December 28, 1848.

Robert and Sarah's son was Robert W. Stoops (1850-1864)

She died on March 10, 1898.