He was born circa 1774. His father was Jose Antonio Hinojosa, and his mother was Maria Josefa Chapa. His father owned Mier 15 grant.
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 6. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 8 years old. His household included 10 people:
Jose Antonio Hinojosa, married, español, age 55.
Maria Josefa Chapa, married, española, age 46.
Jose Andres Hinojosa, single, español, age 22.
Jose Francisco Hinojosa, a youth, español, age 18.
Jose Antonio Hinojosa, a youth, español, age 15.
Jose Clemente Hinojosa, a child, español, age 13.
Manuel Hinojosa, a young child, español, age 8.
Maria Isabel Hinojosa, a young child, española, age 6.
Maria Dorothea Hinojosa, a young child, española, age 5.
Maria Ana Hinojosa, an unmarried girl, española, age 13.