Alexander Christie (governor)

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.

Christie had experience working in the lumber trade at Moose Factory before he joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1809.

[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] Christie's marriage to Anne Thomas, daughter of John He retired to Edinburgh and had a house at 51 Minto Street.