Complex sentence: Born near Middletown, Monmouth County, he was educated by private teacher, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was captain in the Second Regiment of Monmouth County Militia in 1775.
Split into simpler sentences: Born near Middletown, Monmouth County, he was privately taught and became engaged in agricultural pursuits. He attained the rank of captain in the Second Regiment of Monmouth County Militia in 1775.