Background
Gillespie, Charles Bowen was born on December 17, 1872 in Forney, Texas, United States. Son of Rufus Calvin and Annie Elizabeth (Walker) Gillespie.
Gillespie, Charles Bowen was born on December 17, 1872 in Forney, Texas, United States. Son of Rufus Calvin and Annie Elizabeth (Walker) Gillespie.
Educated private and public schools.
Began as reporter Rockwall (Texas) News, 1892. City editor Houston Chronicle, 1901-1904, managing editor, 1904-1920, vice-president and managing editor, 1923-1926, vice-president and editor, since 1926. Vice president Sugarland Railroad, 1920-1923.
Director Gulf Coast Lincolnshire, M.P.R.R. Dollar a year man, World War.
First lieutenant, United States Navy Reserve Texas commissioner to Rio de Janeiro World’s Fair. Trustee Laura Eldridge Memorial Hospital, Sugarland, Texas.
Married Frances Elizabeth Eldridge, March 30, 1902. Children: Ina Elizabeth, Charles Love.