William J. Sasnett

William Jeremiah Sasnett (April 29, 1820 – November 3, 1865) 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] He then fought in the American Civil War.^[1]

Bibliography

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

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