Peter Christie

For the Nova Scotia politician, see Peter G. Christie.
Peter Christie
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Ontario South
In office
1904–1908
Preceded by William Ross
Succeeded by Frederick Luther Fowke
Personal details
Born (1846-10-30)October 30, 1846
Reach Township, Canada West
Died December 13, 1933(1933-12-13) (aged 87)
Political party Conservative

Peter Christie (October 30, 1846 December 13, 1933) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Reach Township, Ontario County, Canada West, the son of John Christie and Jane McLaren, both Scottish, Christie was a farmer by occupation. He was County Councilor for 30 years and Warden of the County in 1881. He was three years President of the Clydesdale Association of Canada. He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the electoral district of Ontario South in the general elections of 1904. A Conservative, he was defeated in 1908.

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