He was born circa 1790. His father was Jose Antonio Salinas, and his mother was Maria Jacinta Garcia.
In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 23. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 1 years old. His household included 4 people:
Jose Antonio Salinas, married, español, age 33.
Maria Jacinta Garcia, married, española, age 26.
Jose Ponciano Salinas, a young child, español, age 1.
Apolinaria Salinas, a young child, española, age 2.