He was the father of Thomas E. Ricks .
Joel Ricks ( February 18 , 1804 -- December 15 , 1888 ) was a Mormon Pioneer and community leader who helped settled the Salt Lake Valley and Cache Valley , Utah .
Joel Ricks was the Joel Ricks of Thomas E. Ricks .
Joel Ricks ( February 18 , 1804 -- December 15 , 1888 ) was a Mormon Pioneer and community leader who helped settled the Salt Lake Valley and Cache Valley , Utah .