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Shannon Historical Associates

​Research Request

Shannon Historical Associates offers professional historical and genealogical research services for individuals, families, authors, and organizations seeking to uncover the past. Our research focuses on locating historical records, documenting burial sites, tracing family histories, and preserving the stories of forgotten places and communities.
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If you are interested in requesting research, please complete the form below with as much detail as possible. Providing accurate names, dates, locations, and known information will help us conduct a more efficient and thorough investigation.

​What We Can Research

​Our research services may include, but are not limited to:
​Genealogical Research:
  • Cemetery and burial records
  • Headstone inscriptions and cemetery photography
  • Obituaries and newspaper notices
  • Death certificates and mortuary records
  • Birth and marriage records
  • Deeds and land ownership records
  • Historical newspaper research
  • Hospital and institutional records
​Historical Research:
  • Extinct or abandoned towns
  • Historic communities and settlements
  • Amusement parks and historic attractions
  • Property and land history
  • Local historical events and documentation

​Research Fees

Research is billed at $15.00 per hour, with a $45 non-refundable research initiation fee required before work begins. This fee covers the initial evaluation of your request, record searches, and research preparation.
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Additional expenses such as archival copy fees, document printing, or record retrieval costs may apply and will be discussed with you if necessary.

​Payment and Billing

​Invoices are issued once research has been completed unless otherwise arranged. We accept payment via:
  • PayPal
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Clients are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining copies of official records.

​Before Submitting Your Request

To help us assist you efficiently, please include:
  • Full names of individuals involved
  • Known dates (birth, death, marriage, etc.)
  • Locations (city, county, state)
  • Cemetery names or suspected burial locations
  • Any documents or information you already possess
The more information you provide, the more accurate and efficient the research process will be.

​Submit a Research Request

​Once your request is received, Shannon Historical Associates will review the information and contact you regarding the scope of the research, estimated timeline, and next steps.
Unearthing the Echoes of the Past: A Journey Through America's Forgotten Frontiers.​

Email

[email protected]
[email protected]​

Telephone

(316) 993-5394​
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  • Home
  • About SHA
    • Donating Historical Artifacts
    • Preserving Kansas Cemeteries
    • Research Request
  • About Dustin Ray Shannon