He was born circa 1827. His father was Jose Antonio Ramirez, and his mother was Maria Rosalia Vela. He owned by purchase the "Grulla" grant in Zapata Co., & many surveys there, and the "Comitas" and "Retachez" grants in Starr Co., part of "San Antonio Viejo", Porcion 68 - Mier, & e[xtant], & many surveys. See probate minutes, Starr Co. for full data. (Seabury p.134/ pdf p.157)
He married Maria Antonia Gonzalez on 4 Jun 1853. He was 26 years old.
He married Lucia Ramirez, daughter of Teodoro Ramirez and Gertrudis Garza. It was his second marriage.