Jose Ventura Gonzalez was born circa 1771, the son of Alvino Gonzalez and Ana Lucia Salinas.
He married Maria Luisa Izaguirre on 1 Feb 1798.
In 1782, he lived at Los Arrieros. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 11 years old. His household included 7 people:
Alvino Gonzalez, español, married, age 31.
Ana Lucia Salinas, española, married, age 36.
Jose Ventura Gonzalez, español, a child, age 11.
Jose Vicente Gonzalez, español, a child, age 9.
Jose Salvador Gonzalez, español, a young child, age 5.
Maria Menenciana Gonzalez, española, a young child, age 3.
Maria de Jesus Gonzalez, española, a young child, age 1.