Joseph Paskett was born September 5, 1889 in Grouse Creek, Box Elder County, Utah a son of Philip Andrew and Emma Richins Paskett.

His brothers and sisters are: Emily Emma, Charlotte, Philip James, Annie, Pollie, Frank, Parley Richins, Rosabel, Sidney, George and Christine.

He died January 7, 1890 and is buried in the Grouse Creek Cemetery.