He was born circa 1783. His father was Santiago Peña, and his mother was Javiera Gonzalez. His father owned Palo Blanco grant, Brooks County.
He married Ana Maria Hinojosa, daughter of Gervacio Hinojosa and Teresa Treviño on 24 Nov 1808. He was 25 years old. Her father owned Mier 8 grant.
Jose Guillermo Saldaña, baptized 22 Feb 1816 in Mier. Son of Jose de los Reyes Saldaña and Maria Antonia de la Garza. The madrina was Maria Dominga Peña.
Maria Dorotea Saldaña, baptized 17 Jun 1818 in Mier. Daughter of Jose de los Reyes Saldaña and Maria Antonia de la Garza. The madrina was Maria Josefa Saenz.