He was born circa 1740. His father was Jose Miguel Chapa, and his mother was Ana Maria Garcia. In 1750, he lived in Camargo. The census recorded that he was the stepson of a settler, español, and 10 years old. His household had 7 people, and they received government aid to move to the colony. He owned Porción 22, Camargo.
He married Maria Josefa Lopez, daughter of Juan Bautista Lopez and Josefa Bermudez. Her father owned Porción 32, Camargo.
Ana Maria Chapa. She married Jose Luis de la Garza, son of Santiago de la Garza and Juliana Rodriguez.
Porción 22, Camargo