He was born circa 1760. His father was Dn Jose Salvador Pineda, and his mother was Maria Gregoria Canales. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 17. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 33 years old. His household included 3 people.
He married Maria Josefa Hinojosa, daughter of Gervacio Hinojosa and Teresa Treviño on 17 Jan 1785 in Mier. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 18 years old. Their padrino was Dn Juan Antonio Canales, and their madrina was Da Santos Garcia. Her father owned Porción 8, Mier.