He was born circa 1768, and was baptized 12 May 1768. His father was Joaquin Bazan, and his mother was Manuela Gonzalez. His father owned land in Porción 34, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 53. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 9 years old. His household included 8 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 68. The church census recorded that he was married, casta. His household included 3 people.
He married Maria Luisa Villarreal, daughter of Jose Hermenegildo Villarreal and Maria Gertrudis Herrera.