Jose Miguel Garcia was born circa 1780, the son of Ricardo Garcia and Maria Gertrudis Mendez.
In 1782, he lived at Las Jaras. The church census recorded that he was a young child, casta, and 2 years old. His household included 4 people:
Jose Ricardo Garcia, casta, married, age 17.
Maria Gertrudis Mendez, casta, married, age 16.
Jose Claudio Garcia, casta, a young child, age 3.
Jose Miguel Garcia, casta, a young child, age 2.