He was born circa 1724. In 1750, he lived in Camargo. The census recorded that he was the head of a household, and español. His household had 5 people, and they did not receive government aid to move to the colony. In 1782, he lived in Santa Isabel de Peña Blanca in household number 126. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 58 years old. His household included 8 people. He owned Porción 9, Mier, Porción 12, Mier.
He married Maria Felipa Cervera (Selvera). It was her second marriage. His wife died on 31 Jan 1802 in Rancho el Arcabuz. She was 79 years old.
Maria Teresa Vela. She married Francisco Ignacio Villarreal, son of Francisco Villarreal and Maria Petra Rodriguez on 4 Aug 1777 in Mier.
Francisco Vela, born 1733.
Marcela Vela, born 1735.
Maria Rita Vela Selvera, born 1748. She married Bartolome Flores.
Jose Antonio Vela, born 1757.
Marcelina Vela, born 1768.
Maria Gertrudis Vela, born 1769.
Porción 9, Mier
Porción 12, Mier