He was born circa 1751. His father was Jose Antonio Ramos, and his mother was Josefa Canales.
He married Maria Rosalia Chapa, daughter of Jose Florencio Chapa and Margarita de la Peña on 11 Jun 1776 in Mier. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 26 years old. Her father owned Mier 45 grant, Mier 46 grant.