She was born circa 1771. Her father was Jose Mateo Gomez, and her mother was Maria Agustina Vela (Barrera).
In 1782, she lived in San Salvador in household number 79. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 11 years old. Her household included 7 people:
Jose Mateo Gomez, married, español, age 34.
Maria Agustina Vela (Barrera), married, española, age 33.
Maria Ygnacia Gomez, a child, española, age 11.
Maria de Jesus Gomez, a child, española, age 9.
Jose Marcial Gomez, a young child, español, age 5.
Jose Gil Gomez, a young child, español, age 4.
Jose Manuel Gomez, a young child, español, age 1.