He was born circa 1786, and was baptized 13 Nov 1786 in Mier. His father was Jose Antonio Peña, and his mother was Maria Petra Garcia. His father owned land in Los Magueyes de Palo Blanco grant. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 52. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 4 years old. His household included 8 people.

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