Ira W. Bird

Biography

Ira W. Bird, born in 1819, treasured the peace found in Greenwood and invested his days in fostering friendships that strengthened the town’s sense of belonging. His thoughtful generosity and readiness to lend a hand to neighbors made him a beloved figure among those who counted on daily kindness.

He is interred at Greenwood Cemetery, where the shade of old trees echoes the quiet steadiness of a life spent encouraging others to find comfort and common purpose.