He was born circa 1754. His father was Jose Florencio Chapa, and his mother was Margarita de la Peña. His father owned Porción 45, Mier, Porción 46, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 4. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 28 years old. His household included 3 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 4. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 39 years old. His household included 10 people. He died on 21 Sep 1802. He was 48 years old.
He married Maria Tomasa Baez de Benavides, daughter of Cristobal Javier Baez de Benavides and Maria Rita Cuellar on 13 Feb 1776 in Revilla. He was 22 years old, and the bride was 13 years old.
Maria Juana Chapa, born 1777. She married Jose Francisco Guerra Cañamar, son of Juan Manuel Guerra Cañamar and Maria Isabel Treviño on 28 Feb 1795 in Mier.