He was born circa 1776. 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 young child, español, and 6 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.