Described as fellow of Balliol in 1704. Foster: Payne, Abraham (Pain), s. Mic., of Uplowman, Devon, pleb. Balliol Coll., matric 14 July 1695, aged 17; BA 1699, MA 4 Mar 1701-2, vicar of Wembworthy, Devon, 1707. See Foster's Index Eccl.