She was born circa 1779. Her father was Jose Miguel Salinas, and her mother was Maria Josefa Adriana Gonzalez.
In 1782, she lived in Los Arrieros in household number 101. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 3 years old. Her 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.