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 Porción 51, Mier. 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.
He married Maria Manuela Peña.