He was born circa 1758. His father was Francisco Guerra, and his mother was Ana Josefa de la Garza. His father owned Porción 66, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 38. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 24 years old. His household included 7 people.
He married Maria Luisa Chapa, daughter of Jose Florencio Chapa and Margarita de la Peña on 13 Jan 1776 in Mier. He was 18 years old, and the bride was 15 years old. Her father owned Porción 45, Mier, Porción 46, Mier.
Francisco Cruz Guerra Cañamar, born 1776.
Juan Jose Guerra Cañamar, born 1778.
Jose Santos Guerra Cañamar, born 1781.