He was born circa 1780. His father was Ricardo Garcia, and his mother was Maria Gertrudis Mendez.
In 1782, he lived in Las Jaras in household number 110. The church census recorded that he was a young child, casta, and 2 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.