Maria Matiana Saenz was born circa 1777, the daughter of Jose Basilio Saenz and Maria Josefa de la Garza.
In 1782, she lived at La Bonita/ San Nicolas. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 5 years old. Her household included 5 people:
Jose Basilio Saenz, español, married, age 26.
Maria Josefa de la Garza, española, married, age 23.
Jose Felipe de Jesus Saenz, español, a child, age 8.
Juan Jose Saenz, español, a young child, age 6.
Maria Matiana Saenz, española, a young child, age 5.