Jose Severiano Bazan was baptized on 21 Feb 1768 in MierHe was the natural son of Guadalupe Bazan. His padrino was Geronimo Ramos, and his madrina was Maria Antonia Agustina Ramos (sister).
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a child, casta, and 12 years old. His household included 3 people:
Guadalupe Bazan, casta, single, age 36.
Jose de los Santos Bazan, casta, a youth, age 15.
Jose Severiano Bazan, casta, a child, age 12.