He was born circa 1774, and was baptized 12 May 1774. His father was Juan Cristostomo Salinas, and his mother was Maria Josefa Ramos. His father owned Porción 71, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 31. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 7 years old. His household included 7 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 37. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 17 years old. His household included 5 people.
He married Maria Antonia Montalvo, daughter of Antonio Montalvo and Maria Petra Salinas on 16 Feb 1801. He was 27 years old, and the bride was 21 years old. Her father owned Porción 54, Mier.
Tomas Salinas. He married Francisca Ramirez, daughter of Antonio Ramirez Yzaguirre and Maria Encarnacion Canales.