Jose Cayetano Ramos was born circa 1775, the son of Francisco Ramos and Maria Gertrudis Hinojosa.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 7 years old. His household included 7 people:
Francisco Ramos, español, married, age 33.
Maria Gertrudis Hinojosa, española, married, age 26.
Manuel Ramos, español, a child, age 9.
Jose Cayetano Ramos, español, a child, age 7.
Maria Petra Ramos, española, a young child, age 5.
Pedro Regalado Hinojosa, español, a widower, age 58.
Jose Guillermo Hinojosa, español, a youth, age 15.