He was born circa 1816, and was baptized 28 May 1816 in Mier. His father was Jose Dionicio Saldaña, and his mother was Maria Tomasa Peña. His madrina was Maria Leonarda Ramirez.
He married Maria de Jesus Peña on 28 Feb 1843 in Mier. He was 27 years old. Their padrino was Don Dionicio Peña.
He married Maria Juana Barrera on 6 Dec 1862 in Mier. He was 46 years old. It was his second marriage.
He died on 1 May 1886 in Mier. He was 70 years old.