Robert Christie (Ontario politician)

Robert Christie (June 29, 1826 – March 9, 1914) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Wentworth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.

Robert Christie
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1874
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byThomas Stock
ConstituencyWentworth North
Personal details
Born(1826-06-29)June 29, 1826
Orkney Islands, Scotland
DiedMarch 9, 1914(1914-03-09) (aged 87)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
OccupationBusinessman

He served as vice-president of the Canadian Mutual Fire Insurance Company and was a director of the Canada West Farmer's Mutual and Stock Insurance Company. He later was named Inspector of Asylums and Prisons. He died in 1914. He was the last surviving member of the first Ontario legislature at the time of his death.[1]

References

  1. Ontario Historical Society (1913). "Annual Report of the Ontario Historical Society". Annual Report. The Society. ISSN 0703-4474. Retrieved 2014-12-11.


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