She was born circa 1785. Her father was Cecilio Salinas, and her mother was Maria Luisa Hinojosa.
She married Jose Gregorio Ramirez, son of Jose Antonio Ramirez and Catarina Vela in 1799. She was 14 years old, and the groom was 44 years old. It was his second marriage. His father owned Mier 67 grant, Starr County.
In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 48. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 6 years old. Her household included 6 people:
Jose Cecilio Salinas, married, español, age 30.
Maria Luisa Hinojosa, married, española, age 28.
Felix Salinas, a child, español, age 9.
Benita Salinas, a child, española, age 6.
Maria Gertrudis Salinas, a young child, española, age 4.
Rafaela Salinas, a young child, española, age 2.