He was born circa 1773. His father was Alvino Gonzalez, and his mother was Ana Lucia Salinas. His father owned Porción 20, Mier. 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.
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.