He was born circa 1765. His father was Luis Garcia Lerma, and his mother was Maria Tomasa Solis. His father owned Mier 41 grant.
He married Maria Gertrudis Mendez on 28 Sep 1777 in Mier. He was 12 years old, and the bride was 11 years old.
In 1782, he lived in Las Jaras in household number 110. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 17 years old. His household included 4 people:
Jose Ricardo Garcia, married, casta, age 17.
Maria Gertrudis Mendez, married, casta, age 16.
Jose Claudio Garcia, a young child, casta, age 3.
Jose Miguel Garcia, a young child, casta, age 2.