He was born circa 1781, and was baptized 9 Sep 1781. 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 married, español, and 1 years old. His household included 10 people.