He was born circa 1767, and was baptized 30 Dec 1767 in Mier. His father was Joaquin Garcia, and his mother was Rosalia Salinas. His father owned Porción 64, Mier, Porción 62, Mier, Porción 52, Mier. His padrino was Jose Cristobal Ramirez, and his madrina was Maria Guadalupe Saldaña.