He was born circa 1847. His father was Jose Maria Aldrete, and his mother was Maria Francisca Ramirez. His mother owned land in Agua Nueva de Abajo grant, Jim Hogg County.
He married Maria Refugio Aldrete, daughter of Jose Trinidad Aldrete and Andrea Ramirez . Bride and groom were first cousins.
He purchased .25 league of Agua Nueva de Abajo from Genoveva Ramirez.