He was born circa 1773. His father was Juan Jose Garcia, and his mother was Maria Josefa Salinas. His father owned Porción 28, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 40. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 9 years old. His household included 9 people. He owned El Tule grant, Brooks County.
He married Gertrudis Saenz, daughter of Gregorio Saenz and Margarita Gonzalez on 1 Nov 1800 in Mier. He was 27 years old. Her father owned Porción 74, Mier.
El Tule grant, Brooks County