Peter Winser

Peter Winser 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 Newfoundland and Labrador|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, serving in that function until 1863, when he was forced to retire after Edmund Hanrahan was named magistrate at Ferryland.