James Graham ~ Original Inn Keep 1852

James Graham married Mary Ann Campbell (1814-1858) around the time 1838. Census taken in the township of Amaranth in 1852 shows him married to Mary Ann Campbell, living in a one story log cabin with five children. The same year they moved to Orangeville, they were tenants of Jesse Ketchum. They leased the property and operated Greystones Inn, later called “Graham’s Tavern”. Graham may have bought the building in early 1876, but the purchase was never registered. Census taken in 1861 stated James Graham was the inn keeper of the Greystones Inn, born in Ireland, 50 years of age and married to his second wife Margaret, thus leading people to believe The Greystones Inn was built in 1850. James Graham occupied the Greystones property until he died in 1876. He did not leave a will. Between 1888-1890 Anne Graham, one of James’ daughters, and her husband Thomas Clegg, purchased The Greystones Inn. Both still reside at the Inn to this day!

The Ghost of Red Feather

Inn Keeper Thomas Clegg of Graham’s Tavern was believed to have been romantically linked to an Indian maiden whose native name was “Red Feather”. They are believed to have shared Graham’s Tavern together for a period of time until Thomas Clegg was drawn away by other pursuits. The body of his lover, Red Feather was subsequently discovered on the premises, her life taken by her own hand.
To this day sightings of a woman’s figure are reported by staff & guests. In addition there are unexplained noises and gentle openings and closings of doors. She is a beneficent spirit whose loss of love and companionship is alleviated in some small measure by the hosts and guests of Greystones Inn & Spirits Pub.

A small remembrance to the maiden Red Feather.
May she preside in Peace and Hospitality.

Greystones Inn & Spirits Pub
63 Broadway
Orangeville, ON
519.941.2235