She was born circa 1787. Her father was Cecilio Salinas, and her mother was Maria Luisa Hinojosa.
In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 48. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 4 years old. Her household included 6 people:
Jose Cecilio Salinas, married, español, age 30.
Maria Luisa Hinojosa, married, española, age 28.
Felix Salinas, a child, español, age 9.
Benita Salinas, a child, española, age 6.
Maria Gertrudis Salinas, a young child, española, age 4.
Rafaela Salinas, a young child, española, age 2.