He was born circa 1742. His father was Jose Florencio Chapa, and his mother was Margarita de la Peña. His father owned Mier 45 grant, Mier 46 grant.
Jose Florencio Chapa, head of household, español
Margarita Peña, wife, española
Francisco Chapa, son, español, 12 years old
Maria Ana Gertrudis Chapa, daughter, española, 10 years old
Juan Chapa, son, español, 8 years old
Gertrudis Chapa, daughter, española, 6 years old
Maria Rosalia Chapa, daughter, española