His father was Juan Jose Gonzalez, and his mother was Maria Clara Salinas. His father owned Mier 53 grant.
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 19. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español. His household included 7 people:
Juan Jose Gonzalez, married, español, age 40.
Maria Clara Salinas, married, española, age 36.
Jose Manuel Gonzalez, a youth, español, age 15.
Francisco Javier Gonzalez, a child, español, age 11.
Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez, a child, española.
Juan Antonio Gonzalez, a young child, español.
Maria Honorata Gonzalez, española.