William J. Sasnett
President of Auburn University
In office
1858–1861
Succeeded byJames Ferguson Dowdell
Personal details
Born(1820-04-29)April 29, 1820
Hancock County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedNovember 3, 1865(1865-11-03) (aged 45)

William Jacob Sasnett (April 29, 1820 – November 3, 1865) was an American educator and was the first President of East Alabama Mens College, now known as Auburn University, from 1858 to 1861.[1][2][3]

Biography

William J. Sasnett was a graduate of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia.[4] He served as a Methodist clergyman.[3] He was a professor at Oxford College, now known as Emory University.[5] He became the first President of East Alabama Mens College, now known as Auburn University, from 1858 to 1861.[1]

Bibliography

  • Progress: Considered With Particular Reference to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1956)

References

  1. 1 2 Auburn Library
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia of Alabama
  3. 1 2 "Program" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  4. ↑ Oglethorpe University
  5. ↑ Encyclopedia of Alabama, Auburn University
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