About Peter Winser
Peter Winser was a Canadian politician.
Peter Winser (ca 1781 – October 11, 1865) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Ferryland in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1836 to 1842 and from 1848 to 1855.
Winser is thought to have been born in England. He came to Aquaforte around 1815, where he established himself as a merchant. Winser was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1842. He resigned his seat in the assembly in 1855 after he was named a magistrate,
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Canadian politician
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Peter Winser died on 11 October 1865.
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Peter Winser was a politician.
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