He was born circa 1760. His father was Ygnacio Salinas, and his mother was Gregoria Gonzalez. His father owned Porción 43, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 7. The church census recorded that he was married, , and 23 years old. His household included 2 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 48. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 30 years old. His household included 6 people.
He married Maria Luisa Hinojosa, daughter of Jose Antonio Hinojosa and Maria Josefa Chapa on 5 Feb 1782 in Mier. He was 22 years old, and the bride was 20 years old. Her father owned Porción 15, Mier.
Maria Juana Salinas. She married Juan Pablo Garcia Izaguirre, son of Jose Maria Garcia Salinas and Maria Lucia Izaguirre.
Josefa Salinas. She married Antonio Guerra, son of Juan Manuel Guerra Cañamar and Maria Isabel Treviño.
Felix Salinas, born 1782. He married Maria Manuela Garcia, daughter of Jose Maria Garcia Salinas and Maria Lucia Izaguirre.
Benita Salinas, born 1785. She married Jose Gregorio Ramirez, son of Jose Antonio Ramirez and Catarina Vela in 1799.
Maria Gertrudis Salinas, born 1787.
Rafaela Salinas, born 1789. She married Victoriano Garcia Izaguirre, son of Jose Maria Garcia Salinas and Maria Lucia Izaguirre.