He was born circa 1813, and was baptized 29 Aug 1813 in Mier. His father was Jose de los Reyes Saldaña, and his mother was Maria Antonia de la Garza. At the baptism, the priest recorded his residence as Rancho Miguel Perez. His padrino was Jose Dionicio Saldaña, and his madrina was Maria Alexandra Saldaña. Birth source: link