He was born circa 1804. His father was Martin de Leon, and his mother was Patricia de la Garza.
He married Rosalia de la Garza, daughter of Agustin de la Garza and Calletana Garcia in Aug 1823 in Cruillas. He was 19 years old. Their padrino was Antonio Cantu, and their madrina was Guadalupe Davila. Marriage source: link.