Colin,
did you have any luck with your James Cutts question. I am looking for a James Cutts born around 1814 (give or take a decade) - Not sure where he is from but married to Allwood or Allwood's daughter Woodward which are also in Nottingham area ??? Trying to fit the pieces with some guess work. You can email me directly at selina.spain@hotmail.com. Best of luck.