He was born circa 1775, and was baptized 9 Jan 1775. His father was Francisco Javier Perez, and his mother was Maria Josefa Rios.
In 1782, he lived in Santa Teresa de Guardado in household number 80. The church census recorded that he was a young child, casta, and 6 years old. His household included 9 people:
Francisco Javier Perez, married, casta, age 41.
Maria Josefa de los Rios, married, española, age 41.
Jose Ignacio Perez, a youth, casta, age 15.
Maria del Carmen Perez, an unmarried girl, casta, age 13.
Maria Rita Perez, a child, casta, age 11.
Jose Antonio Perez, a child, casta, age 9.
Jose Alvino Perez, a young child, casta, age 6.
Maria Antonia Perez, a young child, casta, age 1.
Maria Josefa Perez, a young child, india, age 3.