Cristobal de la Rosa was born circa 1751, the son of Manuel de la Rosa and Teresa Treviño.
He married Leonor Garza on 1 Feb 1773 in Mier.
In 1782, he lived at Junta de los Rios. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 31 years old. His household included 4 people:
Cristobal de la Rosa, casta, married, age 31.
Leonor Garza, casta, married, age 26.
Maria Gertrudis de la Rosa, casta, a child, age 7.
Ana Gertrudis de la Rosa, casta, a young child, age 3.