Died. In this City, on Friday, January 1st, Mrs. Mary Nichols widow of the late Abner Nichols aged about 77 years. Mrs. N. was among the earliest settlers of Wisconsin, and has witnessed the rapid transition from the home of a few wandering Indians to populous cities and well cultivated fields. Her funeral was attended on Sunday, by a large concourse of friends who sympathize with the relation at the loss of one who was beloved by many and respected by all. Mineral Point Tribune Jan 5, 1858