He was born circa 1778. His father was Jose Miguel Salinas, and his mother was Maria Josefa Adriana Gonzalez.
In 1782, he lived in Los Arrieros in household number 101. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 4 years old. His household included 7 people:
Jose Miguel Salinas, married, español, age 41.
Maria Josefa Gonzalez, married, española.
Maria Jacinta Salinas, española.
Jose Santiago Salinas, a young child, español.
Jose Ramon Salinas, a young child, español, age 4.
Maria Juana Gertrudis Ramos, a widow, española, age 38.
Maria Nicolasa Salinas, a young child, española, age 3.