She was born circa 1772. Her father was Felipe (Felix) Perez, and her mother was Antonia Vela. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 21. The church census recorded that she was a child, casta, and 10 years old. Her household included 6 people.
She married Jose Vicente Vela, son of Josefa Vela on 28 Jan 1790. She was 18 years old, and the groom was 25 years old.