Maria Dolores de la Garza was born circa 1778, the daughter of Jose Damian de la Garza and Maria Rosalia Saenz.
In 1782, she lived at La Bonita/ San Nicolas. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 4 years old. Her household included 4 people:
Jose Damian de la Garza, español, married, age 28.
Maria Rosalia Saenz, española, married, age 24.
Maria Dolores de la Garza, española, a young child, age 4.
Maria Gertrudis de la Garza, española, a young child, age 1.