He was born circa 1764, and was baptized 12 Apr 1764 in Camargo. His father was Joaquin Bazan, español, and his mother was Manuela Gonzalez, española. His father owned Mier 34 grant. At the baptism, Fr Manuel de Meza y Buenaño recorded his race as español, and his residence as Cantaro. His padrino was Joseph Antonio Peña, and his madrina was Ana Lopez. Birth source: Camargo Baptisms p. 7 link