History of Oakland Green – Oakland Green Farm Bed & Breakfast

The original deed signed by Lord Fairfax is still in possession of the family. It is dated 1741 from Thomas Lord Fairfax to Richard Brown.

Richard Brown built the log house in the early 1730’s
His son, Henry (1720-1801) constructed the stone wing in the 1740’s
His son, John (1749-1828) built the brick addition in the 1790’s
His son, Nathan (1783-1821) added the porches on the front & back
His son, William (1818-1900) {whose portrait hangs in the parlor} built the barns and added one of the first bathrooms in the county
His son, Joshua (1857-1946) added a kitchen (since replaced) and heat
His daughter, Helen (1893-1970) planted many of the trees and shrubs
Her nephew, William (1929-2001, grandson of Joshua) restored the log portion and replaced the kitchen and added a wing in 1978
His daughter, Sara (1974) built the cottage on the property in 2001
Her husband, Scott Maison (1975) built the pole barn in 2020

Memorial Trees

Large spruce were planted circa 1880 by Bill’s grandmother to protect the house from the north wind. Several trees have been planted in commemoration of a special event or person. Small willow oak in front yard planted on the occasion of Jane Brown Gemmill’s 90th birthday. Coming from the public road up the driveway, several trees were planted to memorialize deceased family members. Another willow oak tree was planted by Bill and Nicholas Lord Fairfax in 1992 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Oakland Green being in the same family (eight generations). Photographs of Lord Fairfax and Bill spading in the dirt are in the parlor.