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.
He married Maria Josefa Gonzalez, daughter of Nicolas Gonzalez and Josefa Garcia on 16 Oct 1770 in Mier. He was 29 years old, and the bride was 20 years old. Her father owned Porción 64, Mier, Porción 60, Mier, Porción 21, Mier.
Jose Ramon Salinas, born 1778.
Maria Nicolasa Salinas, born 1779.