Welcome to Silas H. Shepherd Lodge of Research #1843 F. & A. M. of Wisconsin
Officers For Silas H Shepherd 2024
Worshipful Master
James W. McGuigan P.M.
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Senior Warden
Christopher M. Luedke P.M.
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Junior Warden
Corey J.P. Nowak P.M.
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Senior Deacon
Adam D. Forsberg
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Junior Deacon
Chad J. Michels P.M.
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Senior Steward
James D. Lukas P.M.
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Junior Steward
Christopher P. Horridge
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Tiler
Francis X. McKenna P.M.
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Secretary/ Treasurer
Napoleon Sneed-Janczak P.M.
Silas H. Shepherd
Lodge of Research #1843 F & A M
of Wisconsin
Silas H. Shepherd was born in Illinois on March 7, 1874. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Hartland Lodge No. 122 F. & A. M., in Hartland, WI. He was Worshipful Master of No. 122, and there is some evidence it was about 1915. He also became a Scottish Rite Mason. Silas was chairman of the Wisconsin Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Research for many years and the author of many books and poems. Silas retired to San Diego, California, in 1934, where he was elected International Secretary of the Philalethes Society. He was also associate editor of the Masonic News of San Diego. Silas Shepherd passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 20, 1946, in that city. Last Rites were held on March 23, in Rogers Chapel, under the auspices of Silver Gate Lodge No. 296, F. & A. M. He was survived by his wife Amelia, two daughters and five sons.
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Silas H. Shepherd presents:
In Defense of the Ruffians.
Special communication
Saturday, April 20, 2024 Sponsored by James M. Hays Lodge #331 at the Northwest Masonic center (Henry L. Palmer Building) 4315 N 92nd St. Wauwatosa, WI 53222
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Coffee and Carbs at 9 a.m. gavel drops at 10 a.m.
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