Joaquin Moreno was born circa 1776, the son of Joaquin Moreno and Maria Barbara Vela.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 6 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.