William J. Sasnett

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Template:Infobox William Jeremiah Sasnett (April 29, 1820 – November 3, 1865) was a American educator and was the first President of East Alabama Mens College, now known as Auburn University, from 1858 to 1861.[1][2][3]

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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]

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

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