Ray J. Nye
American politician
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Ray J. Nye (March 21, 1871 – June 17, 1937) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate.
Ray J. Nye | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Senate | |
| In office 1919–1921 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1907, 1911–1915 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1871 Davenport, Iowa, US |
| Died | June 17, 1937 (aged 66) Superior, Wisconsin, US |
| Party | Republican |
Early life
Ray J. Nye was born in Davenport, Iowa on March 21, 1871.[1] He moved to Superior, Wisconsin in 1892.
Career
Nye served four terms on the Douglas County, Wisconsin Board, eventually becoming chairman of the board. He was a member of the Assembly in 1907 and again from 1911 to 1915 and of the Senate from 1919 to 1921. Nye was a Republican.[2]
Nye died in Superior on June 17, 1937, after a year-long illness.[3][4]
