Complex sentence: Basil Wilson Duke (May 28,1838 or 1837--September 16,1916) was a Confederate general in the famed American Civil War Morgan's Raid and in post-war Louisville served as chief counsel for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad.
Split into simpler sentences: Basil Wilson Duke (May 28,1838 or 1837--September 16,1916) was a Confederate general in the famed Morgan's Raid during the American Civil War. In post-war Louisville, he served as chief counsel for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad.