He was born circa 1780. His father was Geronimo Ramos, and his mother was Ramona Recio. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 30. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 2 years old. His household included 3 people.
He married Maria Petra Peña, daughter of Juan Jose Peña and Margarita Salinas on 2 Jun 1807. He was 27 years old, and the bride was 34 years old.
He married Maria de los Reyes Rodriguez, daughter of Miguel Rodriguez and Rafaela Peña on 18 Apr 1809. He was 29 years old, and the bride was 20 years old. It was his second marriage.