She was born circa 1789. Her father was Gregorio Salinas, and her mother was Juana Maria Longoria.
In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 40. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 2 years old. Her household included 4 people:
Jose Gregorio Salinas, married, español, age 29.
Juana Maria Longoria, married, española, age 20.
Juan Bautista Salinas, a young child, español, age 4.
Maria Gertrudis Salinas, a young child, española, age 2.