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]

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Wentworth North
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Robert Christie 1,139 50.44
Conservative Mr. Miller 1,119 49.56
Total valid votes 2,258 79.93
Eligible voters 2,825
Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1871 Ontario general election: Wentworth North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Robert Christie 1,071 57.24 +6.80
Conservative Mr. Wood 800 42.76 −6.80
Turnout 1,871 70.95 −8.98
Eligible voters 2,637
Liberal hold Swing +6.80
Source: Elections Ontario[3]
1875 Ontario general election: Wentworth North
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Thomas Stock 1,222 50.48 +7.72
Liberal Robert Christie 1,199 49.52 −7.72
Total valid votes 2,421 73.72 +2.77
Eligible voters 3,284
Election voided
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References

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  1. ^ Ontario Historical Society (1913). "Annual Report of the Ontario Historical Society". Annual Report. The Society. ISSN 0703-4474. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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