Dallas Daily Herald
October 12, 1887, Page 1

Death of an Old Citizen.

This morning the sad announcement was heralded among the friends of Dr. C. C. Gillespie that he was dying, and at 11 o'clock, he passed away to rest in his final home. Dr. Gillespie has been sick with flux for several days, but not until yesterday was he considered dangerous. The Dr. was 65 years old on the 22nd day of last August, a native of Alabama, and for many years, a resident of Dallas. He was an upright man, a Mason and highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. C. B. Gillespie at Oak Lawn tomorrow morning, burial at Farmers Branch, in the family burial ground. His daughter, Miss Willie, will come in to-night from Baird.
 

Dallas Morning News
October 13, 1887, Page 8

Death of Dr. Gillespie

Dr. C. C. Gillespie, died of dysentery at 11:40 a. m. yesterday in his room on the corner of Main and Jefferson streets. Deceased was born in Alabama in 1822, and came to Texas in 1867. With the profession of physician he coupled the calling of a Methodist minister. He leaves two sons and two daughters, one of the former being Mr. C. B. Gillespie, the Collector of Dallas County.


Dallas Morning News
October 14, 1887, Page 8

Local Notes

Dr. C. C. Gillespie was buried yesterday in the family burial place at Farmer's Branch. The Dallas County Medical Association met in the forenoon and appointed Drs. Thompson, Sutton and Childere a committe to draft resolutions of bereavement, which will be reported to the association at its next regular monthly meeting.