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Dr. Purdy Leander Hitchcock is one of the best known and leading practitioners in Westchester county. New York, where he has been engaged in practice since 1882, having graduated the previous year at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of New York city.

Dr. Hitchcock was born in Westchester county. New York, September 23, 1850, and is a son of David Hitchcock, a native of Putnam county. New York, descended from English ancestors who were among the early settlers of this country. David Hitchcock is now seventy-seven years of age, strong and robust. By trade he is a carpenter, and for a number of years he was engaged in building.

Purdy L. Hitchcock received a good education in the schools of his native county and then commenced a course of study under the direction of Dr. Charles Lee, of Purdy, by whom, perhaps,, more than any other individual was his life shaped. After graduating, in 1881, he took up hospital practice for a time and in 1882 settled in Croton Falls, where he has since remained. Subsequent to his regular professional study he took a post-graduate course at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and is a member of the Alumni Association of that institution. He has met with gratifying success and has established a reputation as a skilled and careful practitioner. He is a member of the Westchester County Medical Society, and fraternally is identified with the Royal Arcanum. From 1889 to 1892 he was surgeon for the Croton Magnetic Iron Mines.

November 29, 1884, the Doctor married Miss A. Butcher, a woman of refinement and culture, daughter of John Butcher, deceased. Dr. and Mrs. Hitchcock have one child, Grace A.

Dr. Hitchcock takes an active and commendable interest in all the affairs of his town, and as an enterprising and public-spirited citizen is appreciated by his fellow citizens. He is a member of the board of education, is health officer, and occupied several other positions of honor and trust. While his life is a busy one, he yet finds time to enjoy the society of a large circle of friends, extending and receiving numerous hospitalities.