Marcelo Moreno was born circa 1774, the son of Joaquin Moreno and Maria Barbara Vela.
He owned Camargo 108 by purchase from Jose Salvador Garcia.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 8 years old. His household included 6 people:
Joaquin Moreno, español, married, age 36.
Maria Barbara Vela, española, married, age 31.
Maria Matiana Moreno, española, an unmarried girl, age 12.
Marcelo Moreno, español, a child, age 8.
Joaquin Moreno, español, a young child, age 6.
Maria Josefa Moreno, española, a young child, age 2.