He was born circa 1777, and was baptized 24 May 1777. His father was Francisco Angel de la Garza, and his mother was Maria Cayetana Peña. His father owned Porción 14, Mier. In 1782, he lived in San Andres del Arcabuz in household number 122. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 5 years old. His household included 10 people.