He was born circa 1769, and was baptized 30 Jun 1769 in Monterrey. His father was Jose Manuel Saldaña, and his mother was Maria Catarina Petra de la Peña.
He married Maria Gertrudis Garcia in 1802. He was 33 years old.
Maria Juana Saldaña, baptized 27 Aug 1802 in Monterrey. She married Jose de Gracia Ayala.
Maria Guadalupe Marta Saldaña, baptized 1 Aug 1810 in Monterrey. She married Santiago Arispe on 10 Nov 1827 in Monterrey.