Maria Gertrudis Garcia was born circa 1779, the daughter of Jose Maria Garcia Salinas and Maria Lucia Izaguirre.
In 1782, she lived at El Paso de los Arrieros. The church census recorded that she was a young child, española, and 3 years old. Her household included 3 people:
Jose Maria Garcia, español, married, age 26.
Maria Lucia Izaguirre, española, married, age 21.
Maria Gertrudis Garcia, española, a young child, age 3.