Complex sentence: In 1873, he relocated to Romney, West Virginia where he engaged in a successful law practice, became a prominent leader in the community, and was elected as a member of the Romney Literary Society, which met at Literary Hall.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1873, he relocated to Romney, West Virginia where he engaged in a successful law practice and became a prominent leader in the community. He was also elected as a member of the Romney Literary Society, which met at Literary Hall.