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]
William J. Sasnett | |
|---|---|
| President of Auburn University | |
| In office 1858–1861 | |
| Succeeded by | James Ferguson Dowdell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1820 Hancock County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1865 (aged 45) |
Biography edit
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 edit
- Progress: Considered With Particular Reference to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1956)
References edit
- ^ a b Auburn Library
- ^ Encyclopedia of Alabama
- ^ a b "Program" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ Oglethorpe University
- ^ Encyclopedia of Alabama, Auburn University