He was born circa 1763. His father was Luis Garcia Lerma, and his mother was Maria Tomasa Solis. His father owned Porción 41, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Las Jaras in household number 109. The church census recorded that he was a youth, casta, and 19 years old. His household included 7 people.
He married Maria Gertrudis Carmona, daughter of Maria Francisca Amaro on 20 Nov 1782 in Mier. He was 19 years old, and the bride was 19 years old.