Maria Manuela Benavides was born circa 1781.
In 1782, she lived at Santa Gertrudis. The church census recorded that she was a young child, india, and 1 years old. Her household included 5 people:
Don Juan Jose Benavides Gutierrez, español, married, age 74. He was the ranch owner.
Doña Jacoba (Ana) Garcia, española, married, age 61.
Maria de Jesus Benavides, india, single, age 29.
Jose Vicente Benavides, indio, single, age 25.
Maria Manuela Benavides, india, a young child, age 1.