He was born circa 1763. His father was Jose Alonzo Gonzalez, and his mother was Maria Guadalupe Garcia. In 1782, he lived in Santa Maria in household number 119. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 19 years old. His household included 8 people.
He married Maria Barrera, daughter of Maria Guadalupe Barrera on 1 Oct 1786 in Mier. He was 23 years old.