What is the setting of ballad a mother heart?

The ballad "A Mother's Heart" takes place in a rural setting, possibly a small town or village. It tells the story of a young woman named Helen who falls in love with a young man named John. They elope and live happily together for a while, but John eventually leaves Helen and their young son to go back to the city. The ballad conveys the deep emotions of love, longing, and regret that Helen experiences as she waits for John to return to her. The specific physical location is not explicitly mentioned in the ballad, but the reference to "the old church on the hill" and the description of the landscape suggest a rural or countryside setting.