Pedro Jose Escobar was born circa 1771, the son of Jose Maria Escobar and Antonia Gertrudis Chapa.
In 1782, he lived at Santa Gertrudis. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 11 years old. His household included 5 people:
Jose Maria Escobar, español, married, age 31.
Antonia Gertrudis Chapa, española, married, age 31.
Pedro Jose Escobar, español, a child, age 11.
Maria del Refugio Escobar, española, a child, age 9.
Jose Domingo Saenz, español, a youth, age 19.