He was born circa 1777. His father was Alvino Gonzalez, and his mother was Ana Lucia Salinas. His father owned Mier 20 grant.
He married Maria Apolinaria Garcia, daughter of Francisca Garcia on 13 Oct 1798. He was 21 years old, and the bride was 20 years old.
In 1782, he lived in Los Arrieros in household number 103. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 5 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.