Robert Christie Jr.

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

Life
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. He died eight months later at his home in Clifton, Staten Island, following a bout of pneumonia.