After completing his education, he apprenticed in the office of Judge Parker of Bowling Green, Ohio reading law with him. He was admitted to the Ohio bar, becoming a lawyer. He, however, never practiced the profession. He instead devoted his life's work to farming.
He moved with his young family from Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio to Ft. Calhoun, Washington County, Nebraska in 1884 and continued to farm. They settled that first winter near the farm of R.S. Brown in Fort Calhoun.
In the 1921 History of Western NE & Its People, Vol III, his occupation is listed as fruit grower. He later acquired a number of properties in Washington and Douglas Counties, including a house in Florence at 2854 Potter Street.
He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Florence and served on the vestry board.
It was said of him that he was a man of sterling quality and fine repute, a model husband and father, a worthy and highly respected citizen and neighbor.
After completing his education, he apprenticed in the office of Judge Parker of Bowling Green, Ohio reading law with him. He was admitted to the Ohio bar, becoming a lawyer. He, however, never practiced the profession. He instead devoted his life's work to farming.
He moved with his young family from Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio to Ft. Calhoun, Washington County, Nebraska in 1884 and continued to farm. They settled that first winter near the farm of R.S. Brown in Fort Calhoun.
In the 1921 History of Western NE & Its People, Vol III, his occupation is listed as fruit grower. He later acquired a number of properties in Washington and Douglas Counties, including a house in Florence at 2854 Potter Street.
He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Florence and served on the vestry board.
It was said of him that he was a man of sterling quality and fine repute, a model husband and father, a worthy and highly respected citizen and neighbor.
Family Members
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Henrietta Elizabeth "Etta" Raymond
1880–1899
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Mable Amanda Raymond Kelly
1881–1959
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Edmond Burritt Raymond
1882–1949
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Edith Ann Raymond Traver
1884–1957
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Cynthia Ellen Raymond Shaw
1886–1959
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Brewster Philander Raymond
1888–1937
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Celia Ethel Raymond Billings
1890–1971
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Corp James Franklin Raymond
1892–1977
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Benjamin Clyde Raymond
1894–1978
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Howard Sidney Raymond
1896–1941
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Marguerite Veronica Raymond Moore
1898–1986
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Harold Homer Raymond
1900–1955
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William Curtis Raymond
1903–1907
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