Jose Santiago Chapa was born circa 1757, the son of Jose Florencio Chapa and Margarita de la Peña.
He married Juana Hinojosa on 28 Jan 1777 in Mier.
Maria Matiana Chapa was born circa 1776. She married Jose Simon Chapa.
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 23 years old. His household included 3 people:
Jose Santiago Chapa, español, married, age 23.
Juana Hinojosa, española, married, age 24.
Maria Matiana Chapa, española, a young child, age 6.