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

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Biography

William J. Sasnett was a graduate of Oglethorpe University in

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. He served as a

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clergyman. He was a professor at Oxford College, now known as

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.Encyclopedia of Alabama, Auburn University
/ref> He became the first President of East Alabama Mens College, now known as Auburn University, from 1858 to 1861.

Bibliography

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

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sasnett, William J. 1820 births 1865 deaths Oglethorpe University alumni Methodist ministers Emory University faculty Presidents of Auburn University People of Alabama in the American Civil War Auburn High School (Alabama) people