She was born circa 1779. Her father was Santiago Barrera, and her mother was Maria Salome Garcia. Her father owned Porción 2, Mier. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 1. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 3 years old. Her household included 10 people. In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 60. The church census recorded that she was married, española, and 19 years old. Her household included 3 people.
She married Felipe Vela, son of Bernardo Vela and Maria Josefa Peña on 25 Nov 1789 in Mier. She was 10 years old, and the groom was 26 years old. His father owned Porción 47, Mier.
Jose Maria Vela, born 1790.