She was born circa 1779. Her father was Joaquin Chapa, and her mother was Juana Rosa Vela. Her father owned Porción 58, Mier. In 1782, she lived in La Gloria in household number 97. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 3 years old. Her household included 6 people.
She married Gabriel Martinez. He owned Porción 58, Mier.