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 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.
He married Maria Balvina Garcia, daughter of Maria Guadalupe Garcia on 17 Feb 1791. He was 24 years old.