He was born circa 1754. His father was Antonio Garcia, and his mother was Gertrudis Benavides. His father owned Porción 65, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Puerticitos / Buena Vista in household number 88. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 27 years old. His household included 2 people.
He married Francisca Javiera Saenz, daughter of Juan Diego Saenz and Josefa Sanchez on 7 May 1777 in Mier. He was 23 years old, and the bride was 20 years old.