Julia, have you heard the lovely version sung on this compilation (available from Timberhead)? The notes for the cd specified sources. Unfortunately, my copy is ashes so I can't check it for you. Do you have a copy of it- or of the Flanders Collection? You might also contact Dan Milner or Gordon.

Irish Songs From Old New England: Traditional Irish-American Songs from the Flanders Ballad Collection compiled by Dan Milner (Link to mp3 included.)