He was born circa 1722, and was baptized 20 Dec 1722 in Monterrey. His father was Jose Francisco Saldaña, and his mother was Ana Josefa de Ayala. At the baptism, the priest recorded his residence as San Pedro. His padrino was Juan Rodriguez, and his madrina was Antonia Ramos. "servientes en la hacienda de Basterra, en Santa Catarina"
He married Maria Encarnacion Arredondo, daughter of Patricio de Arredondo and Felipa Briseño on 6 May 1743 in Monterrey. He was 21 years old, a resident of Hacienda de San Pedro, and the bride was 18 years old. The bride was a resident of Hacienda de San Pedro. Marriage source: link.