Jose Antonio Gonzalez was born circa 1781, the son of Joaquin Gonzalez and Maria Dorotea Chapa.
In 1782, he lived at Los Arrieros. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 1 years old. His household included 4 people:
Joaquin Gonzalez, español, married, age 23.
Maria Dorotea Chapa, española, married, age 19.
Jose Antonio Gonzalez, español, a young child, age 1.
Maria Gertrudis Gonzalez, española, a young child, age 1.