Winsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
Winsor
Location of Winsor in 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.[1]
During the 19th and early 20th Century many members of the Winsor family became involved in sealing, working as steamer captains:[2]
- 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:[3]
- 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
References
Coordinates: 49°08′49″N 53°33′04″W / 49.147°N 53.551°W
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