R. D. Trowbridge
R. D. Trowbridge, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Palmyra. Ohio, May 31, 1831, son of Carlos D. and Mary Trowbridge, the former born in Connecticut, December 25, 1804, and died July 24, 1833; the latter born in Pennsylvania, August 27, 1800, died October 11, 1873. They were married in this county, February 26, 1823, and here settled and remained during their lives. Our subject was married, December 19, 1852, to Louisa L. Gilbert, born in Palmyra, this county, August 24, 1832, daughter of George S. and Electa M. Gilbert, natives of Palmyra, Ohio, and Hartford, Conn., respectively, the former born November 18, 1807, and the latter in 1810. They were married in this county, where they settled and remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge are the parents of six children, four of whom are now living: S. Addison, Mary E., Olive E. and Alta M. The deceased are Frank D. and an infant. Our subject is owner of 240 acres of land where he and his family reside. He has also been engaged in the sale of agricultural implements.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885