James W. Nye

James Nye was the first governor of Nevada Territory, back before it had even achieved statehood. He later went on to the U.S. Senate.

Date Uploaded: January 14, 2008

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Source: Carson City: The Early Years

Source Caption: James W. Nye (1814-1876). Nye was Territorial Governor of Nevada, 1861-1864 and United States Senator from 1864-1872.

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