Born May 1882 according to 1900 census. (SV-164)
1900 VA Census (Ancestry.com): James Cress (May 1836 VA) Coalminer living in Gilley, Wise Co. with wife, Melvina (Jan 1840 VA); married 42 yrs; 13 kids, 8 living with: son, Larken (May 1882 VA), coalminer. (SV-201)
SV-199 mar. with Lizzie Dennis says he was born in Wise Co., VA
1910 Wise Co., VA: Larkin Cress (28) living with wife, Caldonia (30) and three daughters, Maude (8); Bertie (5) and Georgia (2). (SV-1432.12A)
World War 1 Draft Registration: Larkin Cress; Address: Inman, Wise Co.; born 11 May 1881; Occupation: Miner; Nearest Relative: Mrs. Larkin Cress.
1930 VA census (Ancestry.com): Aged 44, living in Wise Co. with dau., Mandie, her husband and kids. (SV-1043)