He was born circa 1764.
In 1782, he lived in La Gloria in household number 98. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 18 years old. His household included 3 people:
Lazaro Vela, married, español, age 61.
Maria Antonia Garcia, married, española, age 60.
Jose Miguel Garcia, a youth, español, age 18.
household of Lazaro Vela