Mihály was born on June 8th, 1804 in Gelej and his christening took place there on June 8th, 1804.1 His godfather was Forrai György and his godmother was Kováts Juliana. Mihály's father was Mihály Baga and his mother was Borbála Makai. His maternal grandparents were István Makai and <Unknown>. He was an only child.