This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cKYgen Surnames: Hall, Stevenson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hall/8026.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found Halls Gap mentioned in "Kentucky Place Names" by R.M. Rennick. Halls Gap was named for John Hall, pioneer settler, whose 1781 preemption included this site was confirmed by the book referenced. Halls Gap is located in Lincoln County, Kentucky. I also note that: There was a Moses Hall who married Isabelle Stevenson, daughter of Thomas Stevenson of Lincoln County, Kentucky. Moses Hall settled in Shelby County, Kentucky and was a Presbyterian. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.