He was born circa 1778. His father was Jose Antonio Bazan, and his mother was Maria Antonia Margarita Vela. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 52. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español. His household included 5 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 63. The church census recorded that he was a child, casta, and 13 years old. His household included 4 people.