Azariah Chronister was born May 21, 1821 in Missouri. He married twice. Nancy Eaker on June 6,1843 in Cape Giradeau county, Missouri and Susan W. Pollock Bowden on September 3,1854 in Pope county, Arkansas. She was previously married to Wiley Bowden. He had at least 5 children.
Children of Azariah and Nancy
1. Adam Chronister was born about 1846 in Missouri
2. William Chronister was born about 1849 in Arkansas
3. John Chronister was born about 1851 in Arkansas
Children of Azariah and Susan
4. Caroline Chronister was born about 1855 in Arkansas
5. Azariah G. Chronister was born about 1859 in Arkansas