Kimmitt Genealogical Research (1998–2023) — Retired
Owner and chief genealogist, specializing in complex brick wall problems in immigration and early Colonial ancestry.
U.S. Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch (2015–2022)
Worked under contract to locate family members of servicemen killed in past conflicts, identifying legal next of kin and locating DNA donors for remains identification.
American History Company (2010–2013)
MIA repatriation case worker under contract with the U.S. Army.
New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)
Consulting Genealogist, Salt Lake City Tour, 2010.
Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy
Level III Member.
Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)
Associate since 2009. Renewed in 2014, 2019, and 2025. License no. 987.
Presentations
A Family for Nathan Colby of Haverhill, Massachusetts, ca. 1807–1853, Advanced Evidence Practicum, SLIG 2017
Education, Credentialing, and Hanging Out Your Shingle, panel discussion, NEHGS, November 2015
Until They Are Home: Genealogists in Service of Country
Finding Primary Information on the Web
History of the Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Certificates of Course Completion
Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed)
Gen-Fed Virtual Program, 2021
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)
DNA Dreamers, 2025
Irish Genealogical Research, Part III, 2022
In-Depth African-American Genealogy, 2021
Forensic Fundamentals, 2021 (SLIG Academy)
Early American Church Records, 2020
Metes and Bounds, 2019
Family History Law Library, 2017
Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum, 2016
Researching New York: Resources and Strategies, 2014
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP)
Advanced DNA Evidence, 2023
Workshop in Land and Property Records, 2023
Irish Genealogical Research III, 2022
Answering the Call of Uncle Sam: Research in Military Records, 2021
Irish Genealogical Research II, 2018
Mastering Documentation, 2018
Advanced Genetic Genealogy, 2017
Resources and Strategies for Researching Your Italian Ancestors, 2016
Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research
Visual Phasing: Mapping DNA to Your Grandparents, 2017
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
Virtual Professional Management Conference, 2019, 2015, Salt Lake City, 2014
Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG)
Advanced Forensic Evidence Analysis, 2014
Forensic Genealogy Institute, 2013
New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)
36th International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences, 2024
Heraldry for Genealogists, 2021
17th Century English Research, 2020
Puritan Pedigrees, 2014
Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR)
Writing and Publishing for Genealogists, 2012
Professional Genealogy, 2007
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
Volunteer Genealogist Training Program, Certificate of Attendance, 29 October 2008
National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR)
Federal Records, 2006
National Genealogical Society (NGS)
Basic Course in American Studies, Certificate of Completion, 1999
Awards
The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) and Irish Genealogical Society International (IGSI)
Award for designing conference logo, 2018
General Society of Mayflower Descendants
Certificate of Commendation and Appreciation, 2017, for updating publications and social media of the Massachusetts Society
Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
Certificate of Appreciation, 2013, for dedication to the Journey Through Generations national conference, Fort Wayne, IN
Award of Merit, 2012, for volunteer service at the Indians, Squatters, Settlers and Soldiers national conference, Birmingham, AL
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
Certificate of Appreciation for leadership of the New England Chapter (NEAPG), “Golden Chapter,” 2010
Press
Morgan, George, and Drew Smith. Genealogy Connection no. 39, “Polly Kimmitt, Researcher.” Podcast conducted 5 January 2018 by Drew Smith.
Leclerc, Michael. “Polly Kimmitt Interview.” Mocavo Fireside Chat, 26 June 2013. Web interview about U.S. Army repatriation work and the Massachusetts Genealogical Council’s mission to keep civil records open to the public.
King, Roberta. “Massachusetts Family and Work.” Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly 33 (December 2011): 220–222.
Murphy, Claire O’Connor. “On the Job: Polly FitzGerald Kimmitt, Certified Genealogist, Kimmitt Genealogical Research.” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 25 April 2011, Money section, A10.
Conferences and Seminars
East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference
New York State Family History Conference
Massachusetts Genealogical Council
Celtic Connections (TIARA and IGSI)
New England Genealogical Research Consortium (NERGC)
Genstock
Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG)
Rootstech
Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
