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