Vin didn't write the words, which appear to be the work of John Walker Ord of Guisborough (1811-1853); but he did set them to music. I've been looking out for some years now for a printed example, but haven't found anything. The ascription here is from a vanished web page, so unsatisfactory; though it may provide a clue for somebody.

Vin merely said in his sleeve note that it was "an ancient ballad", which was certainly not the case (unless you think that "Victorian" is ancient); though the story it was based on is old enough.