He was born circa 1764. 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 youth, español, and 18 years old. His household included 10 people.
He married Maria Francisca Saenz, daughter of Gregorio Saenz and Maria Margarita Gonzalez on 3 Feb 1791. He was 27 years old, and the bride was 14 years old. Her father owned Porción 74, Mier.