Again, thank you all so much for your responses and assistance; esp. to Alan for the maps and emails.
MollyC the info re executors running the estate is very interesting and may be accurate here.
I'm always amazed and thankful for the effort RootsChat members will put in to help others. Many thanks. I'm off down rabbit holes chasing various Rhodes family members.
This is both the best and worst possible hobby for my ADHD
