He was born circa 1778. His father was Jose Antonio Reyna, and his mother was Maria Gertrudis Perez. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 49. The church census recorded that he was a young child, casta, and 4 years old. His household included 3 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 69. The church census recorded that he was a child, casta, and 12 years old. His household included 5 people.