Jose Rafael Guadiana was born circa 1780, the son of Gregorio Guadiana and Maria Antonia Ramos.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a young child, casta, and 2 years old. His household included 7 people:
Gregorio Guadiana, casta, married, age 42.
Maria Antonia Ramos, casta, married, age 27.
Ana Maria Guadiana, casta, a child, age 11.
Jose Francisco Guadiana, casta, a child, age 9.
Maria Lusgarda Guadiana, casta, a young child, age 5.
Maria de Refugio Ramos, india, an unmarried girl, age 29.
Jose Rafael Guadiana, casta, a young child, age 2.