Complex sentence: Biddy Mason was born a slave on August 15,1818, in Hancock County, Georgia She was given the name Bridget with no surname (was later given the nickname Biddy) and was given to Robert Smith and his bride as a wedding present.
Split into simpler sentences: Biddy Mason was born a slave on August 15,1818, in Hancock County, Georgia. Bridget was given to Robert Smith and his bride as a wedding present.