The following records were checked for GIESSINGERS, BRILLS, MAURERS, AMICKS (and all name variations):

975.493 X2r 1850 Census:
Moorfield Twp. John F. GRUETZNER 43 (m); Henriette 36 (F); Louise S. 11 (F); John F. & (M); Christian ? T. 5 (M)

23rd dist. 729/738 Martin BRILL 48 (M) farmer bn. Va.; Agnes 42 (F); Isaac 21 (M); Rebecca Ann 19 (F); Joseph 16 (M); Sarah E. 12 (F)

23rd dist. 77/77 Henry AMICK 40 (M)

975.493 History of Hardy Co.---nil
975.493 H2ma History of Hardy Co. 1786-1986--nil
975.493 V3h Cemetery Records:
p. 69 Agnes w/o Martin BRILL 1809-1879; Isaac W. (33 reg. Stonewall Brigade) 1829-1862; Joseph (Com. B 18 Va Cav.) no date. Martin BRILL 1802-1878

975.493 V3h Cemetery Records: More BRILLS listed
975.493 X28c Census of 1860: Martin BRILL listed.