| A name probably derived from
a former proprietor ; the house was built by Dr. Eclwin Gaillard, son of
John Gaillard of Pineville who married Mary White, daughter of the late
Mrs. Samuel Dubose of Pineville by her first marriage. They were the parents
of Dr. Edwin Gaillard now of Richmorrd who acquired distinguished honors
in the Medical Department of the army during the late war. Dr. Gaillard
died in 1834, and Halls was purchased by Joseph Palmer of Springfield for
his third son Maham Palmer. He married Matilda, daughter of the Rev. C.
B. Snowden, of Pineville, and died after a life of usefulness, benevolence,
integrity and piety in 1852. His son Clarence Palmer joined the army at
the commencement of the war, and was distinguished for his gallant conduct.
He was killed at the battle of Chickamauga. |