Maria de Jesus Gomez was born circa 1773, the daughter of Jose Mateo Gomez and Maria Agustina Vela (Barrera).
In 1782, she lived at San Salvador. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 9 years old. Her household included 7 people:
Jose Mateo Gomez, español, married, age 34.
Maria Agustina Vela (Barrera), española, married, age 33.
Maria Ygnacia Gomez, española, a child, age 11.
Maria de Jesus Gomez, española, a child, age 9.
Jose Marcial Gomez, español, a young child, age 5.
Jose Gil Gomez, español, a young child, age 4.
Jose Manuel Gomez, español, a young child, age 1.