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| birth_date = 1792 |
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| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]] |
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| death_place = [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]] |
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| spouse = Anne Thomas |
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| children = Alexander and William Joseph |
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| occupation = [[Factor (agent)|Chief factor]] of [[Hudson's Bay Company]] |
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[[File:The grave of Alexander Christie, Grange Cemetery.jpg|thumb|The grave of Alexander Christie, Grange Cemetery]] |
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'''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 1846. Christie was considered one of the most influential chief factors in the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] (HBC). In recognition of his services, he was granted a half share in the company's profits for two years beyond the normal retirement period. |
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'''Alexander Christie''' (1792 – December 9, 1872) was a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] fur trader and [[Factor (agent)|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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HBC Heritage — Trading Ceremony|url=https://www.hbcheritage.ca/history/fur-trade/trading-ceremony|access-date=2021-06-06|website=www.hbcheritage.ca}}</ref> When he retired, he received a half share in the company's profits for two years beyond the normal retirement period.<ref name=":0">{{Cite DCB |last=Bowsfield |first=Hartwell |title=Christie, Alexander |volume=10 |url=https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/christie_alexander_10E.html}}</ref> |
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It is reported that Christie was born in [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]] in 1792. Christie had experience working in the lumber trade at [[Moose Factory]] before he joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1809.<ref name=":0" /> Christie left for [[United Kingdom|Britain]] briefly in 1810 but returned to Moose Factory in 1811 and established a sawmill.<ref name=":0" /> In 1817, now headquartered at [[Waskaganish, Quebec|Rupert's House]], Christie was in charge of the [[Eastmain, Quebec|Eastmain]] region, rising to the position of chief factor in 1821.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Goldsborough|first=Gordon|title=Memorable Manitobans: Alexander Christie (1792-1872)|url=http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/christie_a.shtml|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-01|website=www.mhs.mb.ca|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029232902/http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/christie_a.shtml |archive-date=2007-10-29 }}</ref> Christie headed Moose Factory from 1826 to 1830, when he relocated to York Factory.<ref name=":0" /> In 1833, Christie was appointed to the position of Governor of the Red River Colony and the Assiniboia District, a position held until 1839.<ref name=":1" /> During this term, Christie managed the construction of [[Lower Fort Garry]], which had begun prior to his appointment in 1831. Christie also initiated the establishment of [[Upper Fort Garry]] during this time.<ref name=":0" /> 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.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Christie's marriage to Anne Thomas, daughter of John |
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Christie's marriage to Anne Thomas, daughter fortniteof Thomas Thomas, Sr., was confirmed by the [[Church of England]] on February 10, 1835. His sons, Alexander and William Joseph, and grandson, Alexander, entered the Hudson's Bay Company's service. His son-in-law, [[John Black (1817–79)|John Black]], was a chief trader at Red River. He died in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]] in 1872. |
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Thomas, Sr., was confirmed by the [[Church of England]] on February 10, 1835. His sons, Alexander and William Joseph, and grandson, Alexander, entered the Hudson's Bay Company's service.<ref name=":0" /> His son-in-law, [[John Black (1817–79)|John Black]], was a chief trader at Red River.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goldsborough|first=Gordon|title=Memorable Manitobans: John Black (1817-1879)|url=http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/black_j1.shtml|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-06|website=www.mhs.mb.ca|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030025043/http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/black_j1.shtml |archive-date=2007-10-30 }}</ref> |
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He retired to Edinburgh and had a house at 51 Minto Street.<ref>Edinburgh Post Office Directory 1868</ref> He died in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]] in 1872.<ref name=":1" /> He is buried with his wife Ann Thomas in [[Grange, Edinburgh|Grange Cemetery]] in south Edinburgh. The grave lies against the north wall. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/christie_a.shtml ''Manitoba Historical Society - Alexander Christie (1792-1872)''] |
* [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/christie_a.shtml ''Manitoba Historical Society - Alexander Christie (1792-1872)''] |
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* [http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?BioId=39019 Biography at ''the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online''] |
* [http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?BioId=39019 Biography at ''the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online''] |
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Latest revision as of 03:20, 8 December 2024
Alexander Christie | |
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| 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 Glasgow, Scotland in 1792. Christie had experience working in the lumber trade at Moose Factory before he joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1809.[2] Christie left for Britain briefly in 1810 but returned to Moose Factory in 1811 and established a sawmill.[2] In 1817, now headquartered at Rupert's House, Christie was in charge of the Eastmain region, rising to the position of chief factor in 1821.[2][3] Christie headed Moose Factory from 1826 to 1830, when he relocated to York Factory.[2] In 1833, Christie was appointed to the position of Governor of the Red River Colony and the Assiniboia District, a position held until 1839.[3] During this term, Christie managed the construction of Lower Fort Garry, which had begun prior to his appointment in 1831. Christie also initiated the establishment of Upper Fort Garry during this time.[2] 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.[2]
Christie's marriage to Anne Thomas, daughter of John
Thomas, Sr., was confirmed by the Church of England on February 10, 1835. His sons, Alexander and William Joseph, and grandson, Alexander, entered the Hudson's Bay Company's service.[2] His son-in-law, John Black, was a chief trader at Red River.[4]
He retired to Edinburgh and had a house at 51 Minto Street.[5] He died in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1872.[3] He is buried with his wife Ann Thomas in Grange Cemetery in south Edinburgh. The grave lies against the north wall.
References
[edit]- ^ "HBC Heritage — Trading Ceremony". www.hbcheritage.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Bowsfield, Hartwell (1972). "Christie, Alexander". In Hayne, David (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. X (1871–1880) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
- ^ a b c Goldsborough, Gordon. "Memorable Manitobans: Alexander Christie (1792-1872)". www.mhs.mb.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ 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