He was born circa 1788. His father was Vicente Gutierrez, and his mother was Maria Ana Hinojosa.
In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 49. The church census recorded that he was a young child, español, and 3 years old. His household included 4 people:
Jose Vicente Gutierrez Garcia, married, español, age 22.
Maria Ana Hinojosa, married, española, age 20.
Juan Jose Gutierrez, a young child, español, age 9.
Maria Andrea Gutierrez, a young child, español, age 3.