She was born circa 1788. Her father was Jose Santiago Hinojosa, and her mother was Maria Gertrudis Saenz.
In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 11. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 3 years old. Her household included 5 people:
Jose Santiago Hinojosa, married, español, age 23.
Maria Gertrudis Saenz, married, española, age 20.
Maria Estefana Hinojosa, a young child, española, age 3.
Jose Mariano Hinojosa, a young child, español, age 1.
Maria Catarina Hinojosa, a young child, español.