Alexander Christie

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. When he retired, he received a half share in the company's profits for two years beyond the normal retirement period.

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. Christie headed Moose Factory from 1826 to 1830, when he relocated to York Factory.

He retired to Edinburgh and had a house at 51 Minto Street. He died in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1872. He is buried with his wife Ann Thomas in Grange Cemetery in south Edinburgh. The grave lies against the north wall.