This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: johngfleming Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.fleming/636.646.703.710.990.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Brandy, I'm afraid your father is pulling your leg. Robert Fleming certainly wasn't thrown out of Ireland for stealing sweet potatoes or cucumbers. Neither of these crops were grown in Ireland at the time Robert would have been around. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.