Jose Santiago Hinojosa was born circa 1768, the son of Manuel Hinojosa [Jr.] and Juana Sanchez.
He married Maria Gertrudis Saenz on 16 Jan 1786.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 14 years old. His household included 10 people:
Don Manuel [Jr.] Hinojosa, español, married, age 51.
Juana Sanchez, española, married, age 38.
Maria Rosalia Hinojosa, española, an unmarried girl, age 22.
Jose Marcelino Hinojosa, español, a youth, age 19.
Maria Ygnes Hinojosa, española, an unmarried girl, age 17.
Jose Santiago Hinojosa, español, a youth, age 14.
Maria Gregoria Hinojosa, española, a young child, age 6.
Maria Gertrudis Hinojosa, española, a young child, age 3.
Maria Gertrudis Cruz, india, single, age 28.
Maria Concepcion Cruz, casta, an unmarried girl, age 13.