William Henry "Billy" Meacham(51)

William Henry "Billy" Meacham(51)
son of Letitia Roberts(35) & Reuben Meacham(36)
grandson of Isaac Roberts(10) & Janet Howie(16)
great grandson of Hugh Roberts(1) & Margaret Roberts(2)

One of Billy's famous sayings was, "My claim to fame..." So, what is Billy's claim to fame? Was it his Edsel, his colorful stories about his life and the Roberts family, or his generosity to share Roberts family history and heirlooms with others? Was his "claim to fame" his service in the Navy, his family, or his love for his wife Ella Mae? Was his "claim" growing up in Rock Springs, and living with and close to Grandpa & Grandma Roberts (Isaac(10) & Janet(16)) What is Billy's claim to fame?

The following is the information about the Edsel Billy owned, followed by a web link to that information (one of his "claims to fame"):

Edsel Vin W*EH700609
Dataplate specifications
Ranger, 4-door hardtop, Snow White with Royal Blue Metallic
Blue cloth/white vinyl interior

361cid E-400 V8, Teletouch automatic transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 700609 manufactured in Mahwah, NJ on July 26, 1957

Information as of: December 2001

Owner: Billy Meacham
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Owned since: unknown

Mileage: unknown
Condition: Not Running but salvageable
Originality: unknown

Accessories included: unknown

Notes:
Straight, rust-free desert car that needs restoring. It has not been started or driven for 3-5 years.


http://www.edsel.com/registry/e8700609.htm

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