He was born circa 1739. His father was Francisco Javier Chapa, and his mother was Antonia Sanchez.
He married Maria Gordiana Gonzalez, daughter of Florencio Gonzalez and Maria Rita Saldivar on 7 Mar 1770 in Mier. He was 31 years old, and the bride was 17 years old. Her father owned Mier 75 grant.
Maria Guadalupe Chapa, born 1776. She married Manuel Ramos, son of Francisco Ramos and Maria Gertrudis Hinojosa.
He died on 1 Sep 1802. He was 63 years old.