She was born circa 1768. Her father was Jose Vela, and her mother was Maria Felipa Selvera. Her father owned land in Porción 9, Mier, Porción 12, Mier. In 1782, she lived in Santa Isabel de Peña Blanca in household number 126. The church census recorded that she was an unmarried girl, española, and 14 years old. Her household included 8 people.