Winsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
# 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
