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William Embre Gaines
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 |
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| Preceded by | James D. Brady |
| Succeeded by | Edward C. Venable |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from Lunenburg, Nottoway and Brunswick Counties | |
| In office 1884–1885 |
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| Preceded by | F.B. Williams |
| Succeeded by | William Worsham |
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| Born | August 30, 1844 Charlotte Court House, Virginia |
| Died | May 4, 1912 (aged 67) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Washington D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | lawyer |
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| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Adjutant of Artillery |
| Unit | 18th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Pickett's Division, Army of Northern Virginia |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Embre Gaines (born August 30, 1844 – died May 4, 1912) was an important politician from Virginia. He served in the United States House of Representatives, which is part of the U.S. Congress. He also fought in the American Civil War and worked as a lawyer.
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About William Gaines
William Embre Gaines was born near Charlotte Court House, Virginia. He went to public school in his local area.
Service in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, William Gaines joined the army. He started as a private soldier in the 18th Virginia Regiment. This group was part of Pickett's division. He later joined another army group called the Army of the Cape Fear. This army surrendered in April 1865. William Gaines reached the rank of adjutant, which is a type of officer, in an artillery group.
Life After the War
After the war ended, William Gaines decided to study law. He became a lawyer and practiced law in Burkeville, Virginia. He also worked in the tobacco business and in banking.
He became involved in politics. He was elected to the Senate of Virginia, which is part of Virginia's state government. He served there from 1883 to 1887. He also attended the Republican National Convention in 1884. Later, he became the mayor of Burkeville. He was also a delegate to several state Republican meetings.
Serving in Congress
William Gaines was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the 50th United States Congress. This meant he served as a U.S. Representative from Virginia. His term in Congress was from March 4, 1887, to March 3, 1889. He did not run for re-election in 1888.
William Gaines passed away in Washington, D.C., on May 4, 1912. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
How He Was Elected
In 1886, William Gaines was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He won with 70.24% of the votes. He defeated his opponent, Mann Page, who was a Democrat.
