He was born circa 1772, and was baptized 28 Jan 1772. 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 child, español, and 8 years old. His household included 8 people:
Jose Alonzo Gonzalez, married, español, age 55.
Maria Guadalupe Garcia, married, española, age 47.
Jose Francisco Gonzalez, a youth, español, age 19.
Maria Rita Gonzalez, an unmarried girl, española, age 13.
Maria Jacinta Gonzalez, a child, española, age 11.
Maria Dorotea Gonzalez, a child, española, age 9.
Jose Manuel Gonzalez, a child, español, age 8.
Jose Cayetano Gonzalez, a young child, español, age 6.