Welcome to Silas H. Shepherd Lodge of Research #1843 F. & A. M. of Wisconsin
MasoniCon Wisconsin was great this year. Stay up to date with the Fall of 2026 Plans!
Officers For Silas H Shepherd 2026
Worshipful Master
Corey J.P. Nowak P.M.
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Senior Warden
Chad J. Michels P.M.
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Junior Warden
Karl R. Cleppe
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Senior Deacon
Max W. Skenandore P.M.
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Junior Deacon
Bryan P. Morearty
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Senior Steward
Jonathan W. Schroeder P.M.
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Junior Steward
Eric J. Markusen P.M.
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Tiler
Jeffrey B. Woosley 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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Here's to Harmony in 2026!
Lovely Lake Superior was a great place to visit this June. The weather was perfect! A thousand foot laker came through the Duluth Canal. Silas presented papers on the Volume of Sacred Law, Masonic Funeral Services and A paper on Brotherhood. We had a great kick off for the Summer season of education, and we look forward to seeing you all in the beautiful city of Eau Claire this coming September. We are currently working on a new Publication for 2027. This will be a unique volume.
We also will be rolling out new merch very soon celebrating 250 years of The U.S.A. Happy Independence Day!
We are paving the way forward in Harmony and Brotherhood in 2026!
Be sure to go to our online store, and find some cool "Swag" and other Fun collectibles. You can find our Research publications "Pharos" There also.
Stay tuned for possible future presentations of this great experience!
Learn more about Freemasonry in Wisconsin!
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Disclaimer:
Views expressed in the articles, etc., published in Pharos are solely those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views or opinions of Silas H. Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, F. & A. M. of Wisconsin, its officers, or any other Masonic body. Furthermore, authors are solely responsible for the authenticity of their sources. Grateful acknowledgement is given to these authors for permission to reprint them here.