He was born circa 1771. His father was Joaquin Garcia, and his mother was Rosalia Salinas. His father owned Porción 64, Mier, Porción 62, Mier, Porción 52, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 26. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 11 years old. His household included 6 people.
He married Ana Gertrudis Gonzalez.