This may be of some help but at least it is a JACKSON. and Kirkby Moorside JOHN JACKSON R.A. was a famous artist. 1778 - 1831. The first of four children of Ann and John Jackson who was a Tailor in Kirkbymoorside. Ann Jackson's brother was one of the first Methodist preachers. Jackson Married James Ward's daughter Matilda who was a Famous artist's Daughter. John Jackson was put up for the Presidency of the Royal Academy. Jackson was survived by his wife and four of the ten children. Jacksons work is in a lot of major galleries and locally Castle Howard and Leeds art gallery. A copy of a religeous work is hung in Lastingham church near kirkbymoorside. Matilda is all part of the large and famous Williams and Ward group of artists. inc Boddington, E C Williams, Sidney Percy, Alfred Williams, George Morland James Ward RA , Henry Chalon etc etc a big artist family. Kirkbymoorside Yes but N Yorks Coal Miners - No. Hope this may bive some kirkbymoorside orientation Rob