Hi Abiam,
Here is the proof that they both knew each other, she a 16 years old girl and Robert an 11 years old boy.
On the 1841 census in High Street, Linktown, Abbotshall, Fife
Robert Wilson 40 b 1801 Fife, Scotland – AGL
Margaret Wilson 40 b 1801 Fife, Scotland – wife
John Wilson 19 b1822 Fife, Scotland – Blacksmith
Ann Wilson 16 b 1825 Fife, Scotland – Family Servant
Robert Wilson (Jun) 10 b 1831 Fife, Scotland
Eliza Wilson 8 b 1833 Fife, Scotland
Also on 1841 census in High Street, Linktown, Abbotshall, Fife
Alex Robertson 53 b 1788 Abbotshall, Fife – Carter Spin Doa (sic)
Ann Robertson 45 b 1796 Abbotshall, Fife – wife
James Robertson 18 b 1823 Abbotshall, Fife – carpenter
John Robertson 16 b 1825 Abbotshall, Fife – Line Ap H Silter (sic)
Andrew Robertson 14 b 1827 Abbotshall, Fife – Scholar
Robert Robertson 11 b 1830 Abbotshall, Fife – Scholar
George Robertson 7 b 1834 Abbotshall, Fife – Scholar
Not sure real reason for going but probably heard stories re opportunities etc.
Tom
