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Starr, Raymond Wesley
Born August 24, 1888, in Harbor Springs, MI
Died November 2, 1968
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Nominated by Harry S Truman on July 3, 1946, to a seat vacated by Fred Morton Raymond. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 1946, and received commission on July 25, 1946. Served as chief judge, 1954-1961. Assumed senior status on August 15, 1961. Service terminated on November 2, 1968, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1910
Professional Career:
Died November 2, 1968
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Nominated by Harry S Truman on July 3, 1946, to a seat vacated by Fred Morton Raymond. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 1946, and received commission on July 25, 1946. Served as chief judge, 1954-1961. Assumed senior status on August 15, 1961. Service terminated on November 2, 1968, due to death.
Education:
University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1910
Professional Career:
Private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1910-1937, 1938-1941
Attorney general, State of Michigan, 1937-1938
Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1941-1946