Jose Miguel Hinojosa was born circa 1765, the son of Marcelino Hinojosa and Rosa Maria Saldua.
He married Ana Dominga Canales.
He married Isabel Maria Garcia.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 17 years old. His household included 4 people:
Don Marcelino Hinojosa, español, married, age 58. He owned Rancho Malahueco but did not live there.
Rosa Maria Saldua, española, married, age 57.
Pedro Jose Hinojosa, español, single, age 29.
Jose Miguel Hinojosa, español, a youth, age 17.