He was born circa 1771. His father was Juan de Dios Garcia, and his mother was Maria Gertrudis Ramirez. His father owned Porción 59, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 15. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 11 years old. His household included 6 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 16. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 20 years old. His household included 4 people.