Welcome to JenealogyScrapbook, where I share my ongoing genealogy journey. My name is Jenny MacKay, maiden name Cripps, and I’ve been researching my family history since the 1980s, when I became curious about my husband’s Scottish roots. Since then, I’ve traced both my husband’s and my own family trees, uncovering stories and connections that span generations and now creating stories to pass on to our families.
On my husband’s side, I’ve researched the MacKay, Thomas, Mansell and Sutherland families, while on my side, I’ve delved into the Cripps, Herbert, Caddy, Delisser, Lymburner, Campbell and Green families. My uncle Ray Herbert first encouraged me to start researching, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
This blog is a work in progress, as I’m still digitizing and organizing the mountains of information I’ve collected over the years. But with the help of computers, the internet, and blogging, I’m excited to share my findings with a wider audience.
One of my proudest genealogical accomplishments was writing a book about the history of the Cripps family. Titled “Beyond The Horizon,” the book was published in 1994 to commemorate the Centenary of Mumby Farm in Northampton, Western Australia. In 2022, I redesigned and updated the book, and it is now available for purchase by contacting me.
In 2016, I embarked on an online course offered by the University of Tasmania, delving into the fascinating sources for Convict Ancestry. Little did I know that this course would uncover a wealth of information about Bob’s ancestor, Samuel Mansell, who was a convict. I also made a surprising discovery during this course—I, too, had a convict ancestor.
The year 2017 marked a significant milestone in my journey as a volunteer at the Chapman Valley Heritage Centre. During this time, I actively participated in the research for the 100-year anniversary tribute dedicated to the brave fallen soldiers of Upper Chapman who sacrificed their lives during World War I. This experience propelled my research skills to new heights, allowing me to contribute to this heartfelt tribute.
In May of 2022, I achieved another significant milestone in my genealogy journey by self-publishing a book titled “In Search of Orphan Annie.” This book tells the compelling story of Annie Campbell (Clinch-Greene), the daughter of Thomas and Ann Greene, who were transported beyond the seas. The book explores Annie’s life, including her emigration to Australia as a child. I’m proud to share this captivating tale of perseverance and survival, and the book is available for purchase by contacting me directly.
I’m thrilled to share these important pieces of my family’s history with anyone who’s interested!
I hope you’ll enjoy exploring my blog, which is organised by family surname for easy navigation. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to connecting with other genealogy enthusiasts!
Should you wish to contact me, use the “contact me” link on the menu bar.
Regards
Jenny MacKay nee Cripps
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Jenealogy Scrapbook 
Hi Jenny MacKay . I stumbled across your blog and FB posts.
I am a Shirley MacKay now married Gore.
My father Frederick Malcolm Louden MacKay has researched extensively his MacKay family ancestors back to the Isle of Skye during the highland clearances.
I was taken that our surnames are spelt the same with the capital K.
Dads , MacKay brothers Great Grandfather owned among many other things Mundunbulangana Station up north and was also involved in pearling and some of the brothers in W.A. Politics .
Dad was also president of the MacKay clan in Perth several years ago but as he is now 87 he has retired from that.
Just wondering if your MacKay line belonged to our’s at some stage
Hi Shirley, I’m married to a MacKay and the name has been spelt different ways depending on the record. My husband’s father and uncle came out to WA in 1924, there were 11 children in the family. His grandfather is James MacKay and Isabella Sutherland. Bob has his DNA on Ancestry, which I manage. We live in Geraldton WA.