He was born circa 1778. His father was Francisco Antonio Hinojosa, and his mother was Maria Candelaria Garcia.
In 1782, he lived in Santa Gertrudis de Malahueco in household number 114. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 4 years old. His household included 5 people:
Francisco Antonio Hinojosa, married, español, age 29.
Maria Candelaria Garcia, married, española, age 33.
Jose Marcos Hinojosa, a young child, español, age 4.
Jose Feliz Hinojosa, a young child, español, age 1.
Matias Herrera, a youth, casta, age 18.