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McArdle Descendants Gather for Reunion

Descendants of James and Annie (Fegan) McArdle gathered July 3 to celebrate 150 years since their ancestors’ 1871 arrival in Baileys Harbor from Ballymakellet, Ireland. When they arrived, James built a house and bought 10 acres of cleared land. Their farm expanded and is now Maxwelton Braes Resort. Some of their great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren are current residents of Baileys Harbor.