Notable People
- Thomas Beadle became the first known pioneer settler of the Town of Junius in 1795, helping establish one of Seneca County’s earliest communities.
- David Southwick arrived in Junius in 1798 and later served as a major during the War of 1812 while also helping develop the town’s early industry and sawmills.
- Samuel Southwick settled in Junius in 1800 and became known for constructing some of the community’s earliest framed buildings.
- Joseph Moody operated an early store in Junius and gave the hamlet of Dublin its name as a tribute to Ireland’s capital city.
- Ruby L. Gilbert was associated with the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement and became identified with the nationally recognized White Ribbon movement.
- Emma L. Shaw worked as a tailor and farmer before becoming a juvenile literature editor and associate editor of Good Health magazine.
