He was born circa 1787. His father was Juan Antonio Gonzalez, and his mother was Maria Anastacia Hinojosa.
In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 9. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 4 years old. His household included 6 people:
Juan Antonio Gonzalez, married, español, age 31.
Maria Anastacia Hinojosa, married, española, age 32.
Leonor Gonzalez, a child, española, age 8.
Maria Juana Gonzalez, a young child, española, age 4.
Jose Maria Gonzalez, a young child, español, age 4.
Juana Maria Gonzalez, a young child, española.