She was born circa 1780. Her father was Ygnacio Treviño, and her mother was Margarita Gutierrez. Her father owned land in Las Animas grant, Jim Hogg County. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 22. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 2 years old. Her household included 8 people. In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 1. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 11 years old. Her household included 6 people, 3 of whom were likely servants.