Background
He was the eldest son of Robert Payne of Gloucester, a clothier.
He was the eldest son of Robert Payne of Gloucester, a clothier.
He was made a freeman of Gloucester in 1653, an alderman in 1679 and made mayor for 1692 and 1703. He was a Member (Member of Parliament) of the Parliament of England for Gloucester 1695 to 1698.