Jose Matias Garcia was born circa 1754, the son of Antonio Garcia and Gertrudis Benavides .
He married Francisca Javiera Saenz on 7 May 1777 in Mier.
In 1782, he lived at Puerticitos. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 27 years old. His household included 2 people:
Jose Matias Garcia, casta, married, age 27.
Francisca Javiera Saenz, casta, married.