He was born circa 1811, and was baptized 16 Nov 1811 in Mier. His father was Jose Dionicio Saldaña, and his mother was Maria Tomasa Peña. His padrino was Dn Marcelo Hinojosa, and his madrina was Da Maria Rita Garcia.
He married Maria Teresa Hinojosa, daughter of Vicente Hinojosa and Maria Celedonia Ramirez on 8 Feb 1836 in Mier. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 19 years old.
Maria Juana Saldaña, baptized 29 Dec 1836 in Mier.
Maria Trinidad Saldaña, baptized 1 Mar 1838 in Mier.
Jose Hilario Saldaña, baptized 14 Jan 1840 in Mier. He married Maria Jesusa Ramirez, daughter of Antonio Ramirez Yzaguirre and Concepcion Garcia on 21 Jul 1869 in Mier.
Maria Paula Saldaña, baptized 18 Jan 1843 in Mier.
Jose Isidro Saldaña, baptized 19 May 1844 in Mier. He married Maria Julita Salinas, daughter of Tomas Salinas and Francisca Ramirez on 16 Feb 1874 in Mier.
Jose Tiburcio Rafael Saldaña, baptized 12 Aug 1846 in Mier.
He died on 27 Jul 1846 in Mier. Cause of death: killed by Indians. He was 35 years old.