He was born circa 1767. His father was Juan de Dios Garcia, and his mother was Maria Gertrudis Ramirez. His father owned Mier 59 grant.
He married Maria Dominga Garcia, daughter of Vicente Garcia and Maria de los Santos Solis on 3 Sep 1800. He was 33 years old, and the bride was 19 years old.
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 15. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 15 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 single, español, and 24 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.