1841 Birmingham UK Census Thomas Parkes Great Russell Street in the Parish of Saint George listed as a Silversmith; aged 46 years; birthplace Warwickshire.
1851 Birmingham UK Census Thomas Parkes 17 Great Russell Street in the Parish of Saint George listed as a Gold Pencil Case Maker; aged 56 years; birthplace Birmingham, Warwickshire.
1861 Birmingham UK Census Thomas Parkes 17 Great Russell Street in the Parish of Saint George listed as a Master Goldsmith employing two men; aged 66 years; birthplace Birmingham, Warwickshire.