William J. Sasnett
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William J. Sasnett | |
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President of Auburn University | |
In office 1858–1861 | |
Succeeded by | James Ferguson Dowdell |
Personal details | |
Born | Hancock County, Georgia, U.S. | April 29, 1820
Died | November 3, 1865 | (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)