He was born 10 Feb 1768, and was baptized 21 Feb 1768 in Mier. His father was Pedro Regalado Hinojosa, and his mother was Maria Catalina Peña. His father owned Mier 51 grant. His padrino was Jose Leonardo Chapa, and his madrina was Luisa Chapa (sister).
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 24. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 15 years old. His household included 7 people:
Francisco Ramos, married, español, age 33.
Maria Gertrudis Hinojosa, married, española, age 26.
Manuel Ramos, a child, español, age 9.
Jose Cayetano Ramos, a child, español, age 7.
Maria Petra Ramos, a young child, española, age 5.
Pedro Regalado Hinojosa, a widower, español, age 58.
Jose Guillermo Hinojosa, a youth, español, age 15.