Background
Nye was born in Herkimer County, New New York
Nye was born in Herkimer County, New New York
He moved with his family to Wisconsin when he was seventeen, settling in the Town of Beloit, Wisconsin. In 1860, Nye married Fannie Miller. The couple had two children.
Previously, he had served as Assessor of the Town of Beloit.
He was a Republican.
Nye was a member of the Assembly in 1887.