Jose Manuel Salinas was born circa 1755, the son of Joaquin Salinas and Maria de los Santos Garcia.
He married Maria Margarita Canales.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was single, español, and 27 years old. His household included 8 people:
Joaquin Salinas, español, married, age 53.
Maria de los Santos Garcia, española, married, age 53.
Jose Manuel Salinas, español, single, age 27.
Jose Victoriano Salinas, español, single, age 24.
Jose Antonio Salinas, español, a youth, age 14.
Maria Gertrudis Salinas, española, an unmarried girl, age 15.
Juana Balvina Salinas, española, a child, age 8.
Maria de Jesus Salinas, española, a young child, age 6.