He was born circa 1755. His father was Joaquin Salinas, and his mother was Maria de los Santos Garcia. His father owned Porción 70, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 20. The church census recorded that he was single, español, and 27 years old. His household included 8 people.
He married Maria Margarita Canales, daughter of Jose Antonio Canales and Ana Josefa de la Garza. His wife died on 6 Dec 1784.