Sarah Ann Perry Root
The Kentucky Post January 12, 1909 page 3
"Oldest Resident of Newport Dead-Mrs. Sarah Root Passes Away at her Home at the Age of 90"
Mrs. Sarah A Root, 90, oldest inhabitant of Newport, died this morning shortly after 2 o'clock at her home, Sixth and Park-av. Mrs. Root was born in Newport in 1818 and resided at her birthplace Third and York-sts. for 87 years. She spent her entire life in Newport. She was the daughter of Colonel David Perry and married Ira Root, the father of the public school system in Newport.
Mrs. Root was the mother of Oliver W Root and Albert T Root, both prominent members of the Newport bar up to the time of their death. Mrs. Susan R Barker, an only daughter survives her. She also leaves a large number of grand and great grandchildren. The funeral will be from the residence Friday at 2 pm.