She was born circa 1775. Her father was Nicolas de la Garza, and her mother was Maria Ignacia de la Cerda. Her father owned land in Porción 66, Camargo, Porción 39, Mier. In 1782, she lived in Rancho Poblado in household number 117. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 7 years old. Her household included 9 people.