Winsor, Newfoundland and Labrador

Winsor is a settlement in the municipality of New-Wes-Valley in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Winsor Family

The community is named for the John Winsor (1759-1822) who first settled in nearby Swain's Island in 1810.

During the 19th and early 20th Century many members of the Winsor family became involved in sealing, working as steamer captains:

• William Winsor, Sr
• Jesse Winsor
• Samuel Winsor

Descendants of John Winsor served in pre-Confederation House of Assembly of the Newfoundland as for Bonavista Bay and Bonavista North:

• Robert G. Winsor - Liberal MHA 1874-1878
• William C. Winsor - Conservative MHA 1882-1885
• William C. Winsor - Newfoundland People's Party MHA and Dominion Government cabinet minister
• Robert G. Winsor - Fishermen's Protective Union MHA
• Nathan G. Winsor - MHA and Executive Councillor

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