He was born circa 1759. His father was Jose Antonio Ramirez, and his mother was Catarina Vela. His father owned Porción 67, Mier, Starr County. In 1782, he lived in Sabinitos in household number 92. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 23 years old. His household included 3 people.
He married Maria Rita Sandoval, daughter of Manuel Sandoval and Maria Petra Garcia on 15 Sep 1777 in Mier. He was 18 years old, and the bride was 15 years old. Her father owned Porción 16, Mier.
Maria Josefa Ramirez, born 1780.