He was born circa 1779. His father was Vicente Hinojosa, and his mother was Feliciana Canales. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 11. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 3 years old. His household included 4 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 8. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 11 years old. His household included 7 people.