She was born circa 1765. Her father was Manuel Hinojosa [Jr.], and her mother was Juana Sanchez. Her father owned land in Porción 5, Mier. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 10. The church census recorded that she was an unmarried girl, española, and 17 years old. Her household included 10 people, 2 of whom were likely servants. In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 7. The church census recorded that she was an unmarried girl, española, and 25 years old. Her household included 7 people, one of whom was likely a servant.