I think you need a bit more information on this one.
The 1851 census was taken on 31st March and your William R Potts must have been born after that date because there is nothing for him in the 1851 census index. Do you know the mothers name?
This is certainly achievable now............but more info is required! have you got any?
In 1841 their was 115 Pott/Potts living in GLOSSOP, DERBYSHIRE which is what New Mills comes under
Whatever you have........show it
Regards Bryant
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Researching names BRYANT (Camberwell), PASTERFIELD (Essex and all), RAY (Holborn/Islington areas back to Brentford), POWELL (Glouc & beyond?) Fletcher (Glouc into Warwickshie into Lancs?), BUCKLEY (Chatham area), Watson (Chatham area).