From the time of his father-in-law's death(Kendle West) on March 4, 1823, Ebenezer was in legal hot water until his death in 1836. First, as executor of Kendle's estate and later as executor of his mother's estate(Nancy West, nee: Holloway), he spent much of his time in court as a result of an apparent failure to fulfill his obligations as executor. The attached exhibits show that his troubles led to the loss of his house and lot in the Village of Washington , Dagsboro Hundred , which likely was a bequest from his parents, James West and Nancy Holloway. One tax roll shown is from 1836, the last time Ebenezer appears. What is strange, tho, is that while Ebenezer's name is x'd out,, the notation shows a transfer to John West, yet this property was sold at sheriff's sale. The other tax roll is from 1822.
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