Alexander Christie (governor)
Alexander Christie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1792 |
| Died | December 9, 1872 (aged 79–80) |
| Occupation | Chief factor of Hudson's Bay Company |
| Spouse | Anne Thomas |
| Children | Alexander and William Joseph |
Alexander Christie (1792 – December 9, 1872) was a Scottish fur trader and chief factor of the Red River Colony from 1833 to 1839 and from 1844 to 1848. Christie was instrumental in leading trading ceremonies on behalf of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) while he served in a role known as chief factor.[1] When he retired, he received a half share in the company's profits for two years beyond the normal retirement period.[2]
It is reported that Christie was born in
Upper Fort Garry during this time.[3] Between 1839 and 1844, Christie was again on furlough in England and at Moose Factory. From 1844 to 1848, Christie was involved in attempting to enforce the HBC fur-trading monopoly. Christie was unsuccessful due to a lack of military force.[5]
Christie's marriage to Anne Thomas, daughter of Thomas Thomas, Sr., was confirmed by the
John Black, was a chief trader at Red River.[7]
He retired to Edinburgh and had a house at 51 Minto Street.Grange Cemetery in south Edinburgh. The grave lies against the north wall.
References
- ^ "HBC Heritage — Trading Ceremony". www.hbcheritage.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ Bowsfield, Hartwell. "Biography – CHRISTIE, ALEXANDER – Volume X (1871-1880) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ a b c d e Bowsfield, Hartwell. "Biography – CHRISTIE, ALEXANDER – Volume X (1871-1880) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ a b Goldsborough, Gordon. "Memorable Manitobans: Alexander Christie (1792-1872)". www.mhs.mb.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ Bowsfield, Hartwell. "Biography – CHRISTIE, ALEXANDER – Volume X (1871-1880) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ Bowsfield, Hartwell. "Biography – CHRISTIE, ALEXANDER – Volume X (1871-1880) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ Goldsborough, Gordon. "Memorable Manitobans: John Black (1817-1879)". www.mhs.mb.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-10-30. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ Edinburgh Post Office Directory 1868
- ^ Goldsborough, Gordon. "Memorable Manitobans: Alexander Christie (1792-1872)". www.mhs.mb.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2021-06-06.