William Embre Gaines | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 | |
| 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 | |
| Preceded by | F.B. Williams |
| Succeeded by | William Worsham |
| Personal details | |
| 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 |
| Military service | |
| 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 (August 30, 1844 – May 4, 1912) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.