Background
Nye, James Warren was born on June 10, 1815 in De Ruyter, New York, United States. Son of James and Thankful (Crocker) Nye.
Nye, James Warren was born on June 10, 1815 in De Ruyter, New York, United States. Son of James and Thankful (Crocker) Nye.
Studied law, Troy, New New York
Admitted to New York bar, circa 1838. District attorney New York State, 1839. Judge Madison County (New York), 1840-1848.
Practiced law, Syracuse, New York, 1847-1857.
1st president Metropolitan Board of Police, New York City, 1857-1860. Governor Nevada Territory (appointed by President Lincoln), 1861-1864.
Member United States Senate (Republican) from Nevada, 1864-1873. Returned to New York, 1875.
Member United States Senate (Republican) from Nevada, 1864-1873.
Married Elsie Benson, 2 children.