​About Shannon Historical Associates

Shannon Historical Associates, also known as Shannon Historical Research, is a non-profit/non-religious organization that researches; abandoned cemeteries, tombstones/headstones, extinct towns, abandoned/extinct amusement parks and property history. Shannon Historical Associates was founded in May of 2007 by Dustin Ray Shannon. In 2012, Shannon moved to Wichita so he can volunteer at Old Cowtown Museum. Shannon then relocated to Huntsville, Alabama in October of 2018 to work with other historical/genealogical groups.

​Dustin Ray Shannon

Genealogical Analyst, Real Estate Historian & Author
Eight years of extensive researching skills which enable him to publish two books on the topics such as local town histories and abandoned amusement parks. Three years of Executive Assistant experience to the President/CEO of an aviation maintenance, logistics and operations consulting firm. Devoted over ten years of public service to such as historical organizations; Smoky Hill Museum, Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita Postcard Club and the Smoky Valley Historical Society.

Contact Emails: 
​d.shannon@sha.associates
drs@dustinrayshannon.com
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July 2019; Joyland Book Signing

Research Specialties

Genealogical
- Cemetery and Burial record
- Headstone inscription and photograph
- Obituary
- Death Certificates/Mortuary record
- Birth and Marriage certificate
- Deed and Land record
- Newspaper
​- Hospital & Institutional record

Non-Genealogical
- Extinct Towns
- Amusement Parks
Research Fees: $15.00 each hour of research. There will be a $45 Nonrefundable Fee.

​Billing/Payment: You agree to pay the invoice after the research has been completed (note: we only accept PayPal, Credit and Debit Card as payment). You are responsible for the cost of print copies. Meetings/appointments are free.
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Member # 10916620​
​Shannon Historical Associates is incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama as a non-profit, non-charitable business. It is a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.