He was born circa 1780. His father was Gregorio Saenz, and his mother was Maria Margarita Gonzalez. His father owned Porción 74, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Santa Albina / San Gregorio del Salero in household number 86. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 2 years old. His household included 10 people.
He married Maria Gregoria Hinojosa, daughter of Manuel Hinojosa [Jr.] and Juana Sanchez on 20 Nov 1792. He was 12 years old, and the bride was 17 years old. Her father owned Porción 5, Mier.