Paston was born about 1674 at Trowse, Norfolk, England. He was a Colonel of Dragoons and died unmarried. His Will was dated May 15, 1727 and proved June 25, 1727.

National Archives (UK)
Reference: KNY 888, 889 372 x 6
Letters from Colonel P. Knyvett, Norwich
To Peter Le Neve refusing invitation on account of his father's health, and re fee for help in Lady Berners' peerage claim and sale of Tacolnestone estate of Farrer, a distiller, (1721, 1723).