Maria Gertrudis Saenz was born circa 1773, the daughter of Marcelino Saenz and Margarita Almaraz.
In 1782, she lived at La Bonita/ San Nicolas. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 9 years old. Her household included 6 people:
Marcelino Saenz, español, married, age 55.
Maria Margarita Almaraz, española, married, age 46.
Juan Jose Saenz, español, a youth, age 16.
Jose Martin Saenz, español, a child, age 13.
Jose Felipe Saenz, español, a child, age 12.
Maria Gertrudis Saenz, española, a young child, age 9.