He was born circa 1774, and was baptized 14 Apr 1774. 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 90. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 8 years old. His household included 8 people.