He was born circa 1742, and was baptized 1742. His father was Diego Reyna, and his mother was Luisa de Lerma. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 49. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 30 years old. His household included 3 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 69. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 38 years old. His household included 5 people.
He married Maria Gertrudis Perez, daughter of Diego Perez and Maria Garcia in 1767 in Mier. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 13 years old.