Captain Ebenezer Nye [son of Caleb & Elizabeth (Wood alias Atwood) Nye], born at Sandwich, Mass., date not given on the records. He was at Tolland, Connecticut as early as 1718, and was for forty years one of the leading citizens of that town.
His farm was in the eastern part of that town lying on the Willimantic River at a point known as Nye's Bridge. He was clerk of the military company in 1722. Ensign, May 1736; Lieutenant, May 1737; Captain, October 1751. He was Surveyor for many years, Selectman for thirteen years, and Representative in 1753. His will was dated May 19, 1759. He died July 2, 1759. His first wife was Susanna ., who died January 20, 1718. He married (2d) January 13, 1719-20, Sarah, daughter of Simeon and Deborah Newcomb.
