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:
Jose Antonio Reyna, married, casta, age 30.
Maria Gertrudis Perez, married, casta, age 28.
Joseph Angel Reyna, a young child, casta, age 4.