He was born circa 1771. His father was Juan de Dios Garcia, and his mother was Maria Gertrudis Ramirez. His father owned Mier 59 grant.
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:
Juan de Dios Garcia, married, español, age 59.
Maria Gertrudis Ramirez Arredondo, married, española, age 48.
Apolinario Garcia, single, española, age 28.
Maria de Jesus Garcia, an unmarried girl, española, age 25.
Miguel Garcia, a youth, español, age 15.
Jose Pablo Garcia, a child, español, age 11.
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:
Dn Juan de Dios Garcia, a widower, español, age 67.
Maria de Jesus Garcia, an unmarried girl, española, age 33.
Miguel Garcia, single, español, age 24.
Jose Pablo Garcia, a youth, español, age 20.