Prior to 1914, Iva Myrtle married second Zerald Van Vest, a widower with children.  Zerald Vest supposedly was the father of four
children by his first wife, Rosa Emma Harrod, who he married 12 September 1901 in Franklin County, Kentucky.

The death certificate of William Roscoe Vest states he was a resident of Shelby County, born December 21, 1905 in Franklin County
and died on February 10, 1943, in Franklin County and buried at Bagdad Cemetery, Shelby County, Kentucky. His wife Sylvia Stratton,
informant, gave the name of his parents as Zary Vest and Miss Harrod.  In 1910, Roscoe and Harrison Vest were living in the Forks of
Elkhorn district of Franklin County in the household of John & Nannie McCurty relationship given as adopted sons; Roscoe, 7 and
Harrison 3 years of age. In 1910, Mary L. Vest, 1 year, 3 months is living in the household of John T. & Susan Harrod in the Benson
District of Franklin County.  Her relationship is given as niece.

World War I Draft Registration 1917-1918, list Zera Bable Vest, Ottusville, Franklin County, Kentucky, 44, born April 10, 1874, nearest
relative, Iva Vest, Ottusville, Franklin County, Kentucky. Iva and Zerald (listed as Jerry B. Vest) were living in the Flat Creek District of
Franklin County in 1920. Jerry B. Vest, 46, farmer, Myrtle Vest, wife, 38, Warren J. Carter, step-son, 18, George W. Carter, step-son 16,
Emily B. Carter, step-daughter, William H. Carter, step-son, 12, Sallie Carter, step-daughter, 10, Viola Vest, daughter, 4 9/12 and Zerry V.,
son 8 months. Zerald Vest died near Nugents Cross Road, Woodford County, on October 16, 1922. Death certificate gives his name
as J. B. Vest, born Henry County.  No birth or parents name was given by informant, Mrs. J. B. Vest. He was buried at the Midway
Cemetery, Woodford County on October 17, 1922.

Again Iva was left with young children to raise. Bill, Emily and Sally Carter, Viola, Zerry Van and Richard Vest were still home; Warren
and Wesley Carter had already left home, were employed and living elsewhere.  Iva moved the family back to Shelby County to the farm
of her parents, William and Mary Babbit Brawner, where they lived for about a year.

Children of Zerald Bable Vest and Iva Myrtle Brawner

Ellie Vest, born and died about 1914.

Viola Mae Vest, born April 19, 1915 in Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky.  While living in New Albany, Indiana, Viola met Charles B. Ralston, a friend of her brother, Zerry. Viola and Charles married in New Albany and became the parents of Louise Ann, Barbara Maria, Gloria Jean and James Robert.

Zerry Van Vest, born May 13, 1919 in Franklin County, Kentucky. Zerry married about 1948 in Germany to Erika, maiden name unknown.  Three children were born to this union. Zerry died of a heart attack on January 19, 1981 in Yakmia, Washington.

Forest Richard Vest, born April 9, 1922, Nugents Cross Road, Woodford County, Kentucky Richard married Margaret Elizabeth in Fayette County, Kentucky. Four children were born to this union. Margaret E. Vest died in 1983 and is buried in the Versailles Cemetery, in Woodford County, Kentucky.