Complex sentence: Two years later on December 6,1875, the county's name was shortened to "Clay" by the Arkansas General Assembly; though some sources say it was renamed for the legendary statesman Henry Clay, others say John M. Clayton remained its official namesake.
Split into simpler sentences: Two years later on December 6,1875, the county's name was shortened to "Clay" by the Arkansas General Assembly. Some sources claim it was renamed for the statesman Henry Clay, while others say John M. Clayton remained its official namesake.