He was born circa 1784, and was baptized 5 Sep 1784. His father was Gervacio Hinojosa, and his mother was Teresa Treviño. His father owned land in Porción 8, Mier. In 1791, he lived in Junta de los Rios in household number 86. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 6 years old. His household included 14 people, 2 of whom were likely servants.
He married Maria Rita Peña, daughter of Jose Bernardo Peña and Maria Balvina Garcia on 18 Feb 1811. He was 27 years old.