Trail/Claypool and William Penn founder of Pa.
Robert Trayle of Delaware was closely associated with Norton Claypool while they resided at Sussex County. They sold land together on at least two occasions and Robert Trayle left part of his estate to Norton Claypool. Norton Claypool was the brother of James Claypool who died at Philadelphia,Pa. in 1686. Quotes from James Claypool's will; "To Joseph,my youngest son,my plantation bordering Lewis Creek in Sussex County which I purchased of my brother Norton Claypool.""My Dear Friends William Penn,our Governor, and Thomas Lloyd,Keeper of the broad seal, to be overseers of this my last will." William Penn was very close to James Claypool as James was a pivotal character in the earliest years of Pennsylvania. It seems likely William Penn could have met Norton Claypool at some time and maybe even Robert Trayle. The James Claypool who bought the House on Chester River from James Terrel/Trail would have been a grand nephew of James of Philadelphia. When James Claypool died at Philadelphia in 1686 he left a fleet of Sloops. If Robert Trayle of Delaware left orphans they would have been taken care of due to his connections. This is why I think it should be considered that sloopmaster Robert Trail of Philadelphia who was lost at sea in 1731 may have been a son of Robert Trayle of Delaware.