He was born circa 1765.
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 62. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 17 years old. His household included 8 people:
Don Javier Salinas, married, español, age 52.
Quiteria Villarreal, married, española, age 37.
Javier [Jr.] Salinas, a child, español, age 12.
Maria Teresa Salinas, a child, española, age 11.
Jose Antonio Salinas, a child, español, age 9.
Maria Gregoria Salinas, a young child, española, age 6.
Maria Ignacia Salinas, a young child, española, age 4.
Jose Luis Olivares, a youth, español, age 17.