He was born circa 1767, and was baptized 12 Aug 1767 in Mier. His father was Miguel Salinas, and his mother was Maria Antonia Saldivar. His father owned land in Porción 7, Camargo. His madrina was Maria Gordiana Gonzalez. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 66. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 10 years old. His household included 5 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 80. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 23 years old. His household included 2 people.
He married Maria Balvina Garcia, daughter of Maria Guadalupe Garcia on 17 Jan 1791. He was 24 years old, and the bride was 20 years old. The priest recorded his race as español, and his wife's race as mestiza. Marriage source: link.