He was born circa 1741. His father was Nicolas Salinas Morones, and his mother was Micaela Canales.
In 1782, he lived in Los Arrieros in household number 101. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 41 years old. His household included 7 people:
Jose Miguel Salinas, married, español, age 41.
Maria Josefa Gonzalez, married, española.
Maria Jacinta Salinas, española.
Jose Santiago Salinas, a young child, español.
Jose Ramon Salinas, a young child, español, age 4.
Maria Juana Gertrudis Ramos, a widow, española, age 38.
Maria Nicolasa Salinas, a young child, española, age 3.