He was born circa 1774. His father was Jose Antonio Ramirez Peña, and his mother was Maria Ignacia Chapa.
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 44. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 8 years old. His household included 7 people:
Jose Antonio Ramirez Peña, married, español, age 29.
Maria Ignacia Chapa, married, española, age 28.
Jose Victoriano Ramirez, a child, español, age 8.
Jose Francisco Ramirez, a young child, español, age 6.
Maria Hermenegilda Ramirez, española.
Vicente Chapa, casta.
Maria Ygnacia Ramirez, india.