He was a signatory of the Baron's Letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301.
John was the youngest son of William Paynel and Maud Husse.
He was a signatory of the Baron's Letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301, together with his brother William.
[2] inheriting lands in Okhangre, Wedeford, Burhonte, Butrlee and Westworldham.
William married, Iseult, the daughter of Stephen de Boughton.