SV-183 says he was born 1771 and SV-404 pg 710.
I, David Attride, believe he was born in 1776 since the 1792 Rockbridge Co., VA Personal Property Tax List shows 2 white males over 16 yrs (excluding Nicholas and George Jr) and the next year shows 3 white males over 16 yrs. (SV-1419)
Note: Edgar Cress believes he was born in 1767 based upon pension deposition on 30 Sep. 1852 stating he was 85 years old. (SV-404 pg 719)
He may be a twin of John (SV-251)
Edgar Cress believes he died in 1867 based upon claim by Henrietta Evans. (SV-404 pg 721)
1773 to 1933 Montgomery Co., VA No Grantor or Grantee entries for CRESS. (SV-541)
1794 Marriage: 27 Jan. Henry Cress & Christiana Bay, d. Jeremiah; minister Wm Graham, Presbyterian. (SV-177)
1796 Rockbridge Co., VA Personal Property Tax List: Henry Cress: 1 white male over 16 and 1 Horse. (SV-1419)
1797 Rockbridge Co., VA Personal Property Tax List: Henry Cress: 1 white male over 16 and 1 Horse. (SV-1419)
1798 Rockbridge Co., VA Personal Property Tax List: Henry Cress: 1 white male over 16 and 1 Horse. (SV-1419)
1800 Wythe Co., VA Tax List: Henry Criss, 1 WM and zero Horses. (SV-1681.2 & SV-836)
July 1805: Henry Cress pd 115 pounds to Elisha & Hannah Duncan for 77 ac. on the Middle Fork of Holstein River in Washington Co., VA; Deed Book 3 pg 369. (SV-889)
Oct 1805: Henry & Christiana Cress of Washington Co., VA sold to Jeremiah Boy 77 ac. on Middle Fork of Holstein for 115 pounds: Washington Co. Deed Book 3, pg 402. (SV-889)
1806 Rockbridge Deed Book F, pg 11: George Cress Sr. of Rockbridge Co., VA sold to Henry Cress, his son (also of Rockbridge Co.) 61 acres on Buffalo Creek for $200. It adjoins land owned by: James Willson; James Davis; John Allen and said George Cress. (SV-515)
1810 VA census: Living in Rockbridge Co. : 1 Male 26-44 yrs (Henry); 1 Male 10-15 yrs (George); 1 Female 26-44 yrs (wife Christiana, 43 yrs); 1 Female 16-23 yrs (Margaret, 14 yrs); 2 Females 10-15 yrs (Elizabeth & who?); 2 Females <10 yrs (Mary & Delila).
Note: there is another Henry in Mongolia Co. also (SV-245 & 260 & SV-578)
Sep. 1818 Rockbridge Deed Book L, pg 326: Henry Cress & Christina, his wife, of Rockbridge Co., VA sold to Michael McKewan 61 acres of land on Buffalo Creek for $305. It borders land owned by George Cress; James Willson; James Davis and John Allen Jr. (SV-515)
1819 He pd tax for 3 horses in Gallia Co. OH (SV-285)
1820 OH census (1st one): No Henry Cress (incl. alt. spellings) SV-262
Is this him?? 1820 Augusta Co., VA Census (Ancestry.com): Henry Crass (26-45) with: 2 Males (<10); 2 Females (<10) and 1 Female (16-25).
1823 He was executor with Patrick Napier for his father, George Cress’ will (SV-149)
1824 He pd tax for 2 horses in Gallia Co., OH (SV-285)
1827 He pd tax for 2 horses in Gallia Co., OH (SV-285)
1830 OH census : No Henry Cress (incl. alt. spellings) SV-263
SV-180 says he died in 1852 - which is more believable
1823 He was executor with Patrick Napier for his father, George Cress’ will (SV-149)
His father’s will left him all the “residew” of his estate; he is to take care of his mother (SV-149 & 183)
1830 Ohio Census (Ancestry.com): Henry Cres (sic) (60-70) living in Perry, Gallia Co. with: 1 Male (<5); 2 Females (<5); 1 Female (5-10) and 1 Female (20-30) next door to George H. Moats.
April 1830 Wythe Co., VA Court Orders: “Power of attorney from George Cress and John Cress to Henry Cress. (SV-1652.4 & SV178)
June 1832 He sold 40.5 acres in Gallia Co., OH in Perry Township. (SV-876)
Feb. 1833 He sold patent (received from President of the U.S. in Feb. 1826) for 25 acres of land in Gallia Co., OH to Campbell Smith for $30. (SV-288)
1834 He bought 40 acres in Ohio (SV-184)
Dec. 1835 Gallia Co., OH he and Christiana (wife) sold 40 acres to Joshua Moxley for $100. (SV-288)
1840 OH census - Living in Gallia Co. aged 60-70 (Henry would be 63); 1 male 10-15 (grandchild?); 2 females 10-15 (grandchildren?); 1 female 30-40 (probably daughter Delila or widowed dau-in-law, Delilah). (SV-714) Note: Next door to G. H. Motes family.
1850 Gallia Co., OH census (Ancestry.com): Henry Crease (sic) (82 VA) living in Perry twnsp with: Delia Crease (42 VA); Mary Crease (22 OH); George H. Crease (20 OH); Absalum Hughs (5 OH) and Madalane Hughs (3 OH). (SV-284)
1852 He appeared before Gallipolis co. representative asking for arrears on his deceased father’s pension. (SV-250)
1853 Land deed shows that he was assignee of Davis Rickabaugh and paid US government for 81 acres in west half of the NE qtr of section 2 in Gallia Co., OH. (SV-288)
Feb. 1853 He sold 51 acres of land in Gallia co., OH to Geroge H. Cress for $500 (SV-288)
Is this him?? 1860 Ohio Census (Ancestry.com): David Ham (34 OH) living in Perry, Gallia Co. with wife, Amanda (31 OH) and 4 kids: William (11 OH); Crayton (5 OH); Sarah (4 OH) and Mary (2) and Martha Polliny (11 VA) and Henry Cress or Crees (91 Penn).