She was born circa 1781. Her father was Joaquin Gonzalez, and her mother was Maria Dorotea Chapa.
In 1782, she lived in Los Arrieros in household number 104. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 1 years old. Her household included 4 people:
Joaquin Gonzalez, married, español, age 23.
Maria Dorotea Chapa, married, española, age 19.
Jose Antonio Gonzalez, a young child, español, age 1.
Maria Gertrudis Gonzalez, a young child, española, age 1.