She was born circa 1779. Her father was Joaquin Chapa, and her mother was Juana Rosa Vela. Her father owned Mier 58 grant.
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:
Joaquin Chapa, married, español, age 41.
Juana Rosa Vela, married, española, age 37.
Maria Bonifacia Chapa, a child, española, age 11.
Maria Ignacia Chapa, a child, española, age 9.
Maria Paula Chapa, a child, española, age 7.
Ana Francisca Chapa, a young child, española, age 3.