Complex sentence: During the evolution of governmental organization in the state, Chatham Township was formed on February 12,1806, taking its name from this pre-revolutionary village, founded in 1710, that had adopted the name of Chatham in 1773.
Split into simpler sentences: During the evolution of governmental organization in the state, the township form of government was offered. Adopting it, Chatham Township was formed on February 12,1806, taking its name from this pre-revolutionary village, founded in 1710, that had adopted the name of Chatham in 1773.