Maria Paula Chapa was baptized on 4 Apr 1773, the daughter of Joaquin Chapa and Juana Rosa Vela.
In 1782, she lived at La Gloria. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 7 years old. Her household included 6 people:
Joaquin Chapa, español, married, age 41.
Juana Rosa Vela, española, married, age 37.
Maria Bonifacia Chapa, española, a child, age 11.
Maria Ignacia Chapa, española, a child, age 9.
Maria Paula Chapa, española, a child, age 7.
Ana Francisca Chapa, española, a young child, age 3.