Jose Manuel Gonzalez was born circa 1767, the son of Juan Jose Gonzalez and Maria Clara Salinas.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 15 years old. His household included 7 people:
Juan Jose Gonzalez, español, married, age 40.
Maria Clara Salinas, española, married, age 36.
Jose Manuel Gonzalez, español, a youth, age 15.
Francisco Javier Gonzalez, español, a child, age 11.
Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez, española, a child.
Juan Antonio Gonzalez, español, a young child.
Maria Honorata Gonzalez española.