Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 
1885, Butler Co.

JOHN B. DIAL, Butler County, Ky., was born July 7, 1850, in Warren 
County, Ky., where he grew to manhood, and, in 1875, he removed to the 
southeast part of Butler County.  His father, William Dial, a native of 
Kentucky, was born September 15, 1807, and is now living.  He is the 
son of Thomas Dial (died in Warren County).  William married Elizabeth, 
daughter of Bloomer and Hannah (Sawyers) McMillan, of Logan County.  
Their children are John B., Bloomer M., Andrew J. and Robert E. L.  
William Dial's first wife was Miss Bennett, and to them were born Warren
M., Orlena (Shannon), Sarah J. (Mobley), James S., Amanda (Clay), 
William F., Thomas M. and Mary E. (Young).  John B. Dial received a 
common school education.  He has been twice married, first, November 19,
1871, to Sarah N., daughter of William and Sarah (Young) Ewing, of Logan
County (born November 19, 1852, and died July 27, 1875).  To them were 
born Ida L. and Mattie E.  His second marriage took place February 7, 
1878, to Mrs. Sarah A., widow of Thomas W. Porter, and daughter of James
B. and Elizabeth H. (Waddle) Taylor, of Warren County, Ky.  Mr. Dial is 
a farmer, and has over 400 acres of well improved and productive land.  
He is a member of the A.F. & A.M., and in politics is a Democrat.

Dial McMillan Sawyers Bennett Shannon Mobley Clay Young Ewing Porter
Taylor Waddle
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Warren-KY Logan-KY
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