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
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William C. Winsor
William Charles "Billy" Winsor (September 12, 1876 – May 7, 1963) was a Canadian mariner and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Bay de Verde from 1904 to 1908, Bonavista Bay from 1908 to 1913 and from 1924 to 1928 and Bonavista Nor ...
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Newfoundland People's Party MHA and Dominion Government cabinet minister
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Robert G. Winsor -
Fishermen's Protective Union MHA
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Nathan G. Winsor
Nathan George Winsor (July 16, 1892 – June 29, 1959) was a business manager and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Bonavista North in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1930 to 1932.
The son of Jacob Winsor and Mary Hill, he wa ...
- MHA and Executive Councillor
References
Populated places in Newfoundland and Labrador
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