He was born circa 1760. His father was Antonio Perez, and his mother was Maria Petra Lerma. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 26. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 48 years old. His household included 5 people.
He married Antonia Gertrudis Longoria, daughter of Juan Jose Longoria and Ana Maria Garcia on 27 Sep 1785 in Mier. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 25 years old, a native of Tierra Blanca. The priest recorded his race as mestizo, and his wife's race as española. Their padrino was Dn Ignacio Gutierrez, and their madrina was - Barrera . Marriage source: link.