He was born circa 1785. His father was Jose Felipe Garcia, and his mother was Maria Ygnacia Salinas.
In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 39. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 6 years old. His household included 5 people:
Jose Felipe de Jesus Garcia, married, español, age 36.
Maria Ignacia Salinas, married, española, age 33.
Juan Antonio Garcia, a young child, español, age 6.
Maria Antonia Garcia, a young child, española, age 5.
Maria Josefa Garcia, a young child, india, age 5.