He was born circa 1783, and was baptized 22 Oct 1783 in Cerralvo (Agualeguas). His father was Vicente Canales, and his mother was Gertrudis Solis. His padrino was Dn Gregorio Cadena, and his madrina was Da Lugarda Saenz. Birth source: link
He married Maria Gregoria Canales, daughter of Ramon Canales and Maria Leonor Garcia in Feb 1810 in Mier. He was 27 years old, and the bride was 21 years old. Marriage source: link.
Isabel Canales, born 1812. She married Antonio Cadena, son of Rafael Cadena and Clara Canales on 13 Aug 1834 in Mier.