He was born circa 1757. 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 5. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 23 years old. His household included 3 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 14. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 32 years old. His household included 6 people.
He married Juana Hinojosa, daughter of Gervacio Hinojosa and Teresa Treviño on 28 Jan 1777 in Mier. He was 20 years old, and the bride was 19 years old. Her father owned Porción 8, Mier.
Maria Matiana Chapa, born 1776. She married Jose Simon Chapa, son of Jose Francisco Chapa and Maria Faustina Garcia on 9 Jun 1800 in Mier.
Jose Maria Chapa, born 1786. He married Francisca Garcia Izaguirre, daughter of Jose Maria Garcia Salinas and Maria Lucia Izaguirre on 22 Nov 1814.
Maria Gertrudis Chapa, born 1788.