She was born circa 1779, and was baptized 18 Jun 1779. Her father was Gervacio Hinojosa, and her mother was Teresa Treviño. Her father owned land in Porción 8, Mier. In 1782, she lived in San Francisco, or La Isla in household number 73. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española. Her household included 18 people. In 1791, she lived in Junta de los Rios in household number 86. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 11 years old. Her household included 14 people, 2 of whom were likely servants.