William J. Sasnett

William J. Sasnett
President of Auburn University USA
In office 1858–1861
Succeeded by	James Ferguson Dowdell
Personal details
Born	(1820-04-29)April 29, 1820 Hancock County, Georgia, U.S.
Died

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.

Biography

William J. Sasnett was a graduate of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as a Methodist clergyman. He was a Professor at Oxford College, now known as Emory University. 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)

References

Academic offices
Preceded by None	President of Auburn University 1858–1861	Succeeded by James Ferguson Dowdell