"143. David Trowbridge (William115, William106, Thomas102, William100, Thomas1), born May 13, 1760, in West Haven, Conn.; died March 7, 1812, in West Haven; …
David Trowbridge settled in West Haven, Conn., and was a boat builder by trade. He was a soldier in the Revolution. He served from June 5, 1780, to January 1, 1781, in Capt. Phineas Bradley's company of 'artillery guards,' Connecticut Line. He also served from February 21 to August 1, 1781, in Capt. William Van Deursen's company of 'state guards.' which was stationed at New Haven. He served in the same company under Capt. John Warner from August 1, 1781, to January 1, 1782. 'On the night of September 1, 1781, 500 of the enemy, in five armed vessels, landed at West Haven and took prisoners.' David Trowbridge and his brother Samuel were sentinels at West Haven at this time, and both were taken prisoners. They subsequently were released. From 1796 to 1798 he was ensign in the 2d Connecticut Regiment, and from 1799 to 1803 he was lieutenant in the same and became captain in 1804."