Welcome to the Research Family Network, where we celebrate and preserve the rich tapestry of our family history. Our website serves as a digital archive dedicated to tracing our roots, honoring our ancestors, and connecting generations.
Our Mission
At Research Family Network, our mission is to:
- Preserve Heritage: We strive to document and preserve the stories, achievements, and legacies of our ancestors for future generations.
- Connect Families: We aim to foster connections among family members, both near and far, by providing a central hub for sharing memories, photos, and historical documents.
- Celebrate Diversity: We embrace the diversity within our family tree, recognizing the unique contributions and experiences of each ancestor.
What You’ll Find Here
- Family Trees: Explore detailed family trees that trace our lineage through the generations.
- Individual Profiles: Discover biographical profiles of key family members, complete with photos, personal anecdotes, and notable achievements.
- Historical Documents: Browse a collection of historical documents, such as birth certificates, marriage records, and immigration papers that illuminate our family’s journey.
- Photos: Review our family photos to learn more about our family members and their lives and contribute to the identification of our unidentified family members.
- Videos: Learn from our videos that will document the processes and decisions that we make in our genealogical research.
Get Involved
We encourage all family members to participate in this living archive. Whether you have stories to share, photos to contribute, or corrections to make, your input enriches our shared history.
Thank you for visiting Research Family Network. Together, let’s uncover the past, celebrate our present, and pave the way for future generations to cherish and continue our legacy.
Founders
Aleta Carroll Chambers, Fayetteville, NC
Like many people, I wear many “hats” in life. As a Christian, I am actively involved in various activities at my local church, including teaching children’s Sunday school and participating in Ladies Bible studies. Additionally, I substitute teach at our Academy. After retiring from my accounting career, I transitioned to teaching online as an Adjunct Professor. Previously, I worked in tax preparation services.
As a USAF veteran, I am dedicated to volunteering with several veterans’ organizations and a Christian charity. My genealogical research has also led me to become a member of the DAR (Member #866754). Currently, I enjoy sharing life’s adventures with my husband, Scott, our dog, Copper, and many cherished family and friends.
Mark Carroll, Smithfield, VA
As a Navy veteran, I served in various veterans organizations before finding my passion in the soil. Ladonna, my wife of over 30 years and our three adult children live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. We live a more rural life currently with dogs, cats, chickens, birds, and rabbits. I call my homestead Scuttlebutt Farm.
Like my sister, I wear many hats, just less formally. Inspired by nature and natural processes and a Extension Master Gardener I study horticulture, soil science, and practice or endeavor to practice permaculture principles. Leveraging 23 years of naval service I manage training projects preparing Carrier Sailors to use the most advanced systems.
