He was born circa 1757. His father was Agustin de Herrera, and his mother was Maria de Asuncion Barrera.
He married Rosalia Solis, daughter of Lugarda Solis on 7 Jul 1781 in Mier. He was 24 years old, and the bride was 26 years old.
Maria Lucia Herrera, born 1778.
Jose Nicolas Herrera, born 1781.
Pedro Jose Herrera, born 1781.
Maria Clara Herrera, born 1782.