Fred Morton Raymond
Fred Morton Raymond (March 22, 1876 – February 6, 1946) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Fred Morton Raymond | |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan | |
| In office May 8, 1925 – February 6, 1946 | |
| Appointed by | Calvin Coolidge |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 43 Stat. 949 |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Wesley Starr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fred Morton Raymond March 22, 1876 Berlin, Michigan |
| Died | February 6, 1946 (aged 69) |
| Education | University of Michigan Law School (LL.B.) |
Education and career
Born in Berlin (now Marne), Michigan, Raymond received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Michigan Law School in 1899. He was in private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1899 to 1925.[1]
Federal judicial service
Raymond received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 8, 1925, to the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, to a new seat authorized by 43 Stat. 949. He was nominated to the same position by President Coolidge on December 8, 1925. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18, 1925, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on February 6, 1946, due to his death.[1]
References
- Fred Morton Raymond at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
Sources
- Fred Morton Raymond at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
| Legal offices | ||
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| Preceded by Seat established by 43 Stat. 949 |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan 1925–1946 |
Succeeded by Raymond Wesley Starr |