He was born circa 1774. His father was Felipe (Felix) Perez, and his mother was Antonia Vela. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 21. The church census recorded that he was a child, casta, and 8 years old. His household included 6 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 46. The church census recorded that he was a youth, casta, and 17 years old. His household included 5 people.