Jose Rafael Izaguirre was born circa 1779, the son of Juan Pantaleon Izaguirre and Maria Gertrudis Vela.
He married Refugio Ramirez.
In 1782, he lived at Las Animas. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 3 years old. His household included 9 people:
Don Juan Pantaleon Izaguirre, español, married, age 60. He was the ranch owner.
Gertrudis Vela, española, married, age 30.
Maria Rita Izaguirre, española, an unmarried girl, age 19.
Maria Antonia de la Encarnacion Izaguirre, española, an unmarried girl, age 14.
Maria Norberta Izaguirre, española, an unmarried girl, age 12.
Jose Manuel Izaguirre, español, a child, age 11.
Maria Luisa Izaguirre, española, a child, age 8.
Maria Manuela Izaguirre, española, a young child, age 5.
Jose Rafael Izaguirre, español, a young child, age 3.