He was born circa 1731.
He married Ana Maria Olivares, daughter of Jose Valentin de Olivares and Maria de Jesus Guajardo. Her father owned Mier 19 grant.
Jose Antonio Rodriguez, born 1777.
In 1782, he lived in San Juan Bautista del Cojo in household number 132. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 51 years old. His household included 3 people:
Jose Elias Rodriguez, married, español, age 51.
Ana Maria Olivares, married, española, age 39.
Jose Antonio Rodriguez, a young child, español, age 5.