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According to her tombstone, Rebecca Mullen died on 29 February 1849 and is buried in Galena, Ohio. 1849 was not a leap year and there was no 29th of February. Given that, my transcription of the stone would include [sic] after the date. Given the time period and the place, it’s doubtful I find a contemporary record that provides a different date of death. But my transcription should indicate that the date was copied exactly as it was inscribed on the stone. Sic is the best way to do that. Join me in Salt Lake this summer for a week of research!