He was born circa 1760. His father was Diego Hinojosa, and his mother was Maria Zaragoza Lopez. His father owned land in Porción 68, Mier.
He married Maria Micaela Ramirez Vela, daughter of Jose Antonio Ramirez and Catarina Vela on 20 Jul 1785 in Mier. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 4 years old. Her father owned land in Porción 67, Mier, Starr County.