Fred Morton Raymond

Who was Fred Morton Raymond?

Fred Morton Raymond was a United States federal judge.

Born in Berlin, Michigan, Raymond received an LL.B. from the University of Michigan in 1899. He was in private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1899 to 1925.

On May 8, 1925, Raymond received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan created by 43 Stat. 949; nominated on December 8, 1925. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18, 1925, and received his commission the same day. Raymond served in that capacity until his death, in 1946.