His father was Marcelo Hinojosa, and his mother was Rita Garcia. His father owned El Charco de Palo Blanco grant, San Rafael de los Encinos grant, Duval County, Palo Blanco grant, Duval County.
He requested a dispensation to marry Maria Enrique Hinojosa due to cosanguinity in 2nd degree. They were married on 27 Aug 1823 in Mier. Bride and groom were first cousins. Marriage source: link.
In 1809, he settled at San Rafael de los Encinos.
In 1835, he was granted San Rafael de los Encinos by the State of Tamaulipas.
He sold San Rafael de los Encinos to Jose Marcelo Hinojosa, the father of the original grantee.