James Parkes was born around 1859 in Netherton, Worcestershire.

James married Priscilla Round in 1879 in Dudley, Worcestershire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Priscilla Round:

- Sarah Parkes	born around 1882 at Netherton, Worcestershire.
- James Parkes	born around 1885 at Netherton, Worcestershire.
- William Parkes	born around 1888 at Netherton, Worcestershire.
- Mary Jane Parkes	born around 1890 at Netherton, Worcestershire.
- Edward Parkes	born around 1892 at Netherton, Worcestershire.
- Lilly Parkes	born around 1894 at Netherton, Worcestershire.
- Isaac L. Parkes	born around 1897 at Netherton, Worcestershire.
- Harold Parkes	born around 1900 at Netherton, Worcestershire.

James was a Coal Miner.

Details of James's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1891	20, King Street, Netherton, Worcestershire.
1901	3, King Street, Netherton,Worcestershire.