Complex sentence: As a resident of Jefferson County, West Virginia, he was involved for many years with the Jefferson County Historical Society (including as President from 1960 to 1964), and in 1981 the honor of "Emeritus Officer" was conferred upon him by that organization.
Split into simpler sentences: As a resident of Jefferson County, West Virginia, he was involved for many years with the Jefferson County Historical Society (including as President from 1960 to 1964). In 1981, the honor of "Emeritus Officer" was conferred upon him by that organization.