The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Eel River Township, page 575
Aaron V. Hester, son of Adam and Ann (VanZant) Hester, was born June 6, 1828, in Fleming County, Ky. In 1834 he came with his parents to Putnam County Ind., and about five years later removed with them to Montgomery County Ind. He was married in Montgomery County, Sept. 4, 1858, to Sarah McDaniel, born July 10, 1840, a daughter of Judson and Sarah McDaniel. They have had seven children--Mary C., born Dec. 6, 1859, and died Oct. 26, 1874; Laura L., born Feb. 8, 1861; Melvina, born Dec. 27, 1864; Amanda, born Nov. 6, 1867; Hattie F., born Sept. 7, 1871; Eva and Evert (twins), born June 20, 1875, the latter died Aug. 1, 1876. In 1858 Mr. Hester removed from Montgomery to Boone County, Ind., remaining there till the spring of 1865, when he settled on his present farm in the northern part of Eel River Township. He has followed farming through life in which pursuit he has been moderately successful, owning a farm of eighty acres. He is a member of the Christian church. Politically, he is a Republican. Mrs. Hester died Jan. 24, 1876. She possessed many excellent traits of character and was respected by all that knew her.