She was born circa 1786. Her father was Jose Felipe Garcia, and her mother was Maria Ygnacia Salinas.
In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 39. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 5 years old. Her 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.