Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 1885, Butler Co. VIRGIL W. PORTER, Butler County, was born August 18, 1845, on the farm where he now resides, in the southern portion of this county. (For ancestry see sketch of Thomas T. Porter.) Virgil W. Porter has been twice married: first, December 10, 1868, to Nancy M., daughter of Samuel F. and Eliza (Ewing) Porter, of Logan County, born November 3, 1848, died on August 20, 1883. To them were born Laura E., Annie P., Mattie E. and Benjamin S. He was next married, January 15, 1885, to Flutie E., daughter of Thomas and Mary (Young) Ewing, of Logan County. Mr. Porter is a farmer, and owns about 200 acres of fine farming land which he has in a good state of cultivation. He also has a thrifty young orchard, which is his especial care. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M.; is also a member of the Presbyterian Church. Porter Ewing Young = Logan-KY http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/butler/porter.vw.txt