"8. Capt. Joseph Trowbridge (Thomas4, Thomas2, Thomas1), born April 1, 1699, in New Haven. Conn.; died August 30, 1763 (By table monument in Center Church crypt. His will dated July 25, 1763, was proved Sept. 20, 1763. [New Haven Probate Records, vols. 10-11.]), in New Haven; … Joseph Trowbridge was graduated from Hopkins Grammar School in his native town in 1713. He lived in a substantial house on Water street east of Meadow street in New Haven. He was a mariner and became a man of wealth. He was one of the incorporators of the Union Wharf Company, and one of its managing committee in 1745 and was a considerable owner of its stock. He was chosen selectman of the town in 1747. On his tablet monument in Center Church crypt is inscribed: 'A man diligent in business, strictly honest in his dealings, skillful and prudent in his affairs, generous in his donations to the poor, to the public and to the house of God.'"
