Jose Antonio Ramirez Vela was born circa 1759, the son of Jose Antonio Ramirez and Catarina Vela.
In 1782, he lived at Sabinitos. The church census recorded that he was single, español, and 23 years old. His household included 8 people:
Jose Antonio Ramirez, español, married, age 59. He was the ranch owner.
Catarina Vela, española, married, age 50.
Jose Antonio Ramirez Vela, español, single, age 23.
Maria Rita Ramirez Vela, española, an unmarried girl, age 15.
Ana Maria Ramirez Vela, española, an unmarried girl, age 12.
Maria Micaela Ramirez Vela, española, a child, age 1.
Maria Josefa Ramirez Vela, española, a child, age 9.
Jose Gregorio Ramirez Vela, español, a child, age 8.