Jose Maria Nieves Vera was born circa 1764.
In 1782, he lived at Rancho (Garza). The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 18 years old. His household included 6 people:
Francisco Vera, español, married, age 31.
Maria Rosalia de la Garza, española, married, age 21.
Jose Maria Vera, español, single, age 26.
Maria Antonia Vera, española, an unmarried girl, age 22.
Jose Antonio Vera, español, a youth, age 16.
Jose Maria Nieves Vera, español, a youth, age 18.