She was born circa 1769. Her father was Jose Vela, and her mother was Maria Felipa Selvera. Her father owned 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 13 years old. Her household included 8 people.