He was born circa 1751. His father was Jose Antonio Escobar, and his mother was Tadea Rocha. In 1782, he lived in Santa Gertrudis / San Jose de la Rinconada in household number 82. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 31 years old. His household included 5 people. He lived in Mier since 1762. His parents were buried in Valle de Labradores. He bought porcion 76 from his stepfather/mother-in-law.