He was born circa 1777. His father was Joaquin Bazan, and his mother was Manuela Gonzalez. His father owned Mier 34 grant.
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 53. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 5 years old. His household included 8 people:
Manuela Gonzalez, a widow, española.
Jose Marcelino Bazan, single, español.
Maria Leonor Bazan, an unmarried girl, española.
Maria Balvina Bazan, an unmarried girl, española.
Jose Manuel Bazan, a child, español, age 13.
Jose Felipe Bazan, a child, español, age 9.
Jose Victoriano Bazan, a child, español, age 7.
Jose Gregorio Bazan, a young child, español, age 5.