He was born circa 1773. His father was Alvino Gonzalez, and his mother was Ana Lucia Salinas. His father owned Mier 20 grant.
He married Maria Petra Ramos, daughter of Francisco Ramos and Maria Gertrudis Hinojosa on 23 Oct 1799. He was 26 years old, and the bride was 22 years old.
In 1782, he lived in Los Arrieros in household number 103. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 9 years old. His household included 7 people:
Alvino Gonzalez, married, español, age 31.
Ana Lucia Salinas, married, española, age 36.
Jose Ventura Gonzalez, a child, español, age 11.
Jose Vicente Gonzalez, a child, español, age 9.
Jose Salvador Gonzalez, a young child, español, age 5.
Maria Menenciana Gonzalez, a young child, española, age 3.
Maria de Jesus Gonzalez, a young child, española, age 1.