3. John Trowbridge (Thomas2, Thomas1), born December 23, 1661, in New Haven, Conn.; died ____, 1689, [The Inventory of his estate was taken June 10, 1689.] at sea; … John Trowbridge settled in his native town. He learned the joiners trade, but did not follow it for any length of time. He became a prominent merchant and had the title of 'Mr.' He died at sea, leaving a good estate. His inventory included the homestead, warehouse, one-fourth of a vessel, the Pinke, and a mulatto girl."