Complex sentence: Gershom Mott Williams (born 11 February 1857 in Hamilton, NY) was elected first bishop of Marquette 14 November 1895 and consecrated 1 May 1896.
Split into simpler sentences: Gershom Mott Williams was born 11 February 1857 in Hamilton, NY. He was elected first bishop of Marquette 14 November 1895 and consecrated 1 May 1896.