She was born circa 1781. Her father was Christobal Cadena, and her mother was Maria del Pilar Lerma.
In 1782, she lived in Miguel Perez in household number 147. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 1 years old. Her household included 7 people:
Christobal Cadena, married, español, age 38.
Maria del Pilar Lerma, married, española, age 26.
Jose Damacio Cadena, a youth, español, age 17.
Maria Rufina Cadena, an unmarried girl, española, age 14.
Jose de Jesus Cadena, a young child, español, age 5.
Jose Maria Cadena, a young child, español, age 2.
Maria de los Santos Cadena, a young child, española, age 1.