William J. Sasnett

William Jeremiah 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]

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)

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)
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References
  1. Auburn Library
  2. Encyclopedia of Alabama
  3. Program
  4. Oglethorpe University
  5. Encyclopedia of Alabama, Auburn University
Academic offices
Preceded by
None		 President of Auburn University
1858–1861		 Succeeded by
James Ferguson Dowdell
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