She was born circa 1785, and was baptized 7 Apr 1785. Her father was Juan Antonio Canales, and her mother was Maria de los Santos Garcia. Her father owned Porción 40, Mier. In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 5. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 6 years old. Her household included 10 people, 2 of whom were likely servants.