He was born circa 1758. His father was Francisco Salinas, and his mother was Maria Antonia Flores.
He married Maria Juana de la Garza, daughter of Francisco Angel de la Garza and Maria Cayetana Peña on 29 Oct 1783 in Mier. He was 25 years old, and the bride was 21 years old. Her father owned Mier 14 grant.