He was born circa 1720. His father was Gaspar de Cardenas, and his mother was Bernarda Ramos de Arriola.
He married Josefa de Alderete, daughter of Pedro de Alderete and Josefa de Yrigoyen on 29 Aug 1745 in Saltillo. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 18 years old. Marriage source: link.