He was born circa 1779. His father was Juan Javier Carrillo, and his mother was Isabel Maria Longoria.
In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 27. The church census recorded that he was a child, casta, and 12 years old. His household included 6 people:
Juan Javier Carrillo, married, casta, age 55.
Isabel Maria Longoria, married, casta, age 38.
Juan de Dios Carrillo Cavazos, single, casta, age 31.
Jacinto Carrillo, a child, casta, age 14.
Jose Antonio Carrillo, a child, casta, age 12.
Maria Viviana Carrillo, a young child, casta, age 5.