He was born circa 1775. His father was Miguel Salinas, and his mother was Maria Antonia Saldivar. His father owned land in Porción 7, Camargo. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 66. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 7 years old. His household included 5 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 79. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 16 years old. His household included 3 people. He died on 5 Jan 1803. He was 28 years old.