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
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 (1876-03-22)March 22, 1876 Berlin, Michigan
Died	February 6, 1946(1946-02-06) (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

1. Fred Morton Raymond at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Sources

• Fred Morton Raymond at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Legal offices
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