He was born circa 1810. His father was Gregorio Saldaña, and his mother was Maria Teresa Leal.
He married Maria de los Angeles de Leon on 14 Nov 1832 in Cadereyta. He was 22 years old.
He married Isabel de la Garza on 15 Nov 1845 in Cadereyta. He was 35 years old. It was his second marriage.