Robert Christie Jr. (March 10, 1824 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York – February 15, 1875) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

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He studied law with David L. Seymour and David Buel Jr., was admitted to the bar, and practiced in Troy in partnership with Buel. About 1847, Christie removed to New York City. In 1851, he married Frances Juliet Kelsey, and they had several children.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co.) in 1859; and a member of the New York State Senate (1st D.) in 1864 and 1865.

In June 1874, Christie suffered a severe stroke, and also became ill with diphtheria.[1] He died eight months later at his home in Clifton, Staten Island, following a bout of pneumonia.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Staten Island", The New York Times (June 13, 1874), p. 8.
  2. ^ "Other Deaths", The New York Times (February 16, 1875), p. 7.

Sources

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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Richmond County

1859
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
1st District

1864–1865
Succeeded by