She was born circa 1743. Her father was Juan Jose Benavides, and her mother was Jacoba Garcia. Her father owned land in Porción 77, Mier. In 1750, she lived in Camargo. The census recorded that she lived in the household of a settler, and 7 years old. Her household had 4 people, and they did not receive government aid to move to the colony. In 1757, she lived in Mier in household number 29. The church census recorded that she was married to Antonio Garcia. Her household included 3 people, including one child. She may have been adopted - her race is variously recorded as casta, india, and español. Juan Jose Benavides and his wife had several indian servants in their household.

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