He was born circa 1763. His father was Manuel Hinojosa [Jr.], and his mother was Juana Sanchez. His father owned land in Porción 5, Mier.
He married Josefa Saenz, daughter of Juan Francisco Saenz and Maria Teresa Peña on 10 Jan 1786. He was 23 years old, and the bride was 15 years old. Her father owned land in Porción 7, Mier.
He married Maria Balvina Salinas, daughter of Joaquin Salinas and Maria de los Santos Garcia on 12 May 1795. He was 32 years old. It was his second marriage. Her father owned land in Porción 70, Mier.
In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 10. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 19 years old. His household included 10 people, 2 of whom were likely servants.
Don Manuel [Jr.] Hinojosa, married, español, age 51.
Juana Sanchez, married, española, age 38.
Maria Rosalia Hinojosa, an unmarried girl, española, age 22.
Jose Marcelino Hinojosa, a youth, español, age 19.
Maria Ygnes Hinojosa, an unmarried girl, española, age 17.
Jose Santiago Hinojosa, a youth, español, age 14.
Maria Gregoria Hinojosa, a young child, española, age 6.
Maria Gertrudis Hinojosa, a young child, española, age 3.
Maria Gertrudis Cruz, single, india, age 28.
Maria Concepcion Cruz, an unmarried girl, casta, age 13.
In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 10. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 28 years old. His household included 5 people.
Jose Marcelino Hinojosa, married, español, age 28.
Maria Josefa Saenz, married, española, age 19.
Jose Antonio Hinojosa, a young child, español, age 3.
Jose Cristobal Hinojosa, a young child, español.
Maria Teresa de Jesus Hinojosa, a young child, española.