Hi Betsy, J. D. King's title was not honorary. Prior to the Civil War (contrary to what some people claim) it is almost impossible to find honorary titles in SC. He was an antebellum militia officer, elected by his men. J. D. King was a prominant man in the White Plains neighborhood, where he was elected militia officer and deacon. He was also named to serve on important committees for religious and secular reasons. Yours, Kim >My great-great-grandfather was John Daniel King, born 1 Aug 1813 in >Pendleton. He died 30 Nov 1879 and is buried at the Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery on >Highway 29 in Anderson County, S,C, >His wife was Hannah Richardson. Her family is said to have given the land >for the Shiloh Church in Piedmont. >On his tombstone it says"Colonel". I can't find any Civil War record of his >service. Is this an honorary title? Where should I look for information? >Betsy Alleman [email protected]