"4. Thomas Trowbridge (Thomas2, Thomas1), born February 14,1663-4, in New Haven, Conn.; died September 15, 1711, in New Haven; married October 16, 1685, in New Haven, Mary Winston, daughter of John Winston, born June 24, 1667, in New Haven; died September 16,1742, in New Haven.
Thomas Trowbridge was graduated in 1677 from Hopkins Grammar School, his father being one of its patrons and later one of its trustees. He settled in New Haven, where he learned the cooper's trade and conducted a prosperous business in that line. He was interested also in the West India trade, and is described in the records of that day as 'gentleman, planter and merchant.' He went to live soon after his marriage in a house built for him and given him by his father on Meadow street. His cooperage shop and warehouse were at the head of the wharf. At his death he left an estate of £1285, the largest estate left in New Haven up to that date.
Mr. Trowbridge was admitted a member of the First Church December 25, 1689. His wife was admitted March 11, 1691. He was a trustee of the Hopkins Grammar School from 1695 until his death, and its treasurer from 1703. He and his wife are buried under handsome monuments in Center Church crypt."