Besides running the family mill, he was renowned locally for his musical talents, playing the organ at Masham’s parish church and composing hymns and choral works from the age of 17.A quirky fact: Jackson once repaired the church organ himself using tools from the mill—a skillful blend of his two passions. His music was well-regarded in Yorkshire during the mid-19th century, reflecting both his deep connection to Masham and his creative spirit. Jackson remains a celebrated figure in Masham’s cultural history.