He was born circa 1775. His father was Miguel Salinas, and his mother was Maria Antonia Saldivar. His father owned Camargo 7 grant.
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:
Jose Miguel Salinas, married, español, age 33.
Maria Antonia Saldivar, married, española, age 25.
Jose Hipolito Salinas, a child, español, age 10.
Maria Antonia Francisca Salinas, a child, española, age 9.
Jose Maria Salinas, a child, español, age 7.
He died on 5 Jan 1803. He was 28 years old.