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.Auburn LibraryEncyclopedia of Alabama
Biography William J. Sasnett was a graduate of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia.Oglethorpe University He served as a Methodist clergyman. He was a professor at Oxford College, now known as Emory University.Encyclopedia of Alabama, Auburn University He became the first President of East Alabama Mens College, now known as Auburn University, from 1858 to 1861.
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