He was born circa 1753. His father was Marcelino Hinojosa, and his mother was Rosa Maria Saldua. His father owned Porción 30, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 13. The church census recorded that he was single, español, and 29 years old. His household included 4 people.
He married Maria Candelaria Garcia, daughter of Juan de Dios Garcia and Maria Candelaria Hinojosa. It was her second marriage. Her father owned Porción 59, Mier. His wife died on 22 Jan 1785. She was 36 years old.
Jose Hilario Hinojosa. He married Maria de Jesus Garcia, daughter of Juan Pablo Garcia and Maria Juana Salinas.