He was born circa 1774. His father was Francisco Javier Chapa, and his mother was Maria Gordiana Gonzalez. He died on 9 Sep 1813 in the vicinity of the Rio Grande. Cause of death: killed by Indians. He was 39 years old. One of 8 men killed. Source: link.
He married Bernarda Chapa, daughter of Joaquin Chapa Rodriguez and Juana Rosa Vela in 1802 in Mier. He was 28 years old. Her father owned Porción 58, Mier.