He was born circa 1776. His father was Joaquin Moreno, and his mother was Maria Barbara Vela. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 57. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 6 years old. His household included 6 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 70. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 15 years old. His household included 9 people.