Page 377 of the 1850 census lists the following: Francis M Grier, 56, farmer, $3925, bn GA; sp Permilia E, 47, bn GA. Children: James F, 23; Joel L, 15; John W, 14; Watters L, 11; Russel W, 6. [the surname appears as Greer in other places, but is Grier is as it appears in the text]