He was born circa 1770. 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 child, español, and 12 years old. His household included 10 people.
He married Maria Ignacia Saenz, daughter of Gregorio Saenz and Maria Margarita Gonzalez in 1797. He was 27 years old, and the bride was 16 years old. Her father owned Porción 74, Mier.