He was born 17 Dec 1767, and was baptized 6 Jan 1768 in Mier. His father was Antonio Moreno, and his mother was Juana Casas. At the baptism, the priest recorded his residence as Rancho Miguel Perez. His padrino was Jose de Olivarez, and his madrina was Maria Rosalia Olivarez (daughter).
In 1782, he lived in Miguel Perez in household number 148. The church census recorded that he was a child, casta. His household included 8 people: