He was born circa 1781. 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 1 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 9 years old. His household included 7 people.