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The well-known proprietor of the Croton Valley Poultry farm, at Croton Falls, Westchester county, is Eugene Purdy Shepherd, who was born in New Jersey, in 1864, the son of C. C. and Ann (Purdy) Shepherd. His maternal grandfather was Joel B. Purdy, a member of one of the old and prominent families of New York.

During his boyhood and youth Eugene P. Shepherd received a good practical education and also learned the jewelry trade, which he followed for a time. For some years he was also employed as a traveling salesman for a New York firm, but for the past seven years has engaged in his present business. He was married in 1895, the lady of his choice being Miss Ella Bailey, who died November 24, 1898, leaving two daughters, — Florence B. and Helen.

The Croton Valley Poultry farm is one of the best and most widely known farms of the kind in the state. The grounds are large, and a good residence has been erected on a natural building site. Mr. Shepherd has spent over four thousand dollars for stock and buildings and has converted it into an ideal poultry ranch. He makes a specialty of Plymouth Rock and Leghorn fowls and some of his prize winners are valued at one hundred dollars per pair. Orders for fowls and eggs come from all parts of the country, and he has received first and sweepstakes prizes in New York, Boston, Buffalo, Albany and other places. He is a member of the American Poultry Association and also belongs to several smaller and local poultry associations.

A man of superior intellect, frank and genial in disposition, he is very popular with his fellow men, and his circle of friends seems limited only by his circle of acquaintances.