He was born circa 1768, and was baptized 21 Feb 1768 in Mier. His mother was Guadalupe Bazan. His padrino was Geronimo Ramos, and his madrina was Maria Antonia Agustina Ramos (sister). He was a natural child. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 47. The church census recorded that he was a child, casta, and 12 years old. His household included 3 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 58. The church census recorded that he was a youth, casta, and 20 years old. His household included 5 people.
He married Maria Gregoria Tanguma, daughter of Julian Tanguma and Isabel Maria Gonzalez on 20 Jan 1792. He was 24 years old, and the bride was 21 years old.