(1) In 1796 John Taylor acquired Hare 's share , and the company took the name Taylor Walker in 1816 when Isaac Walker became a partner .
(2) In 1796 , John Taylor acquired the share of Hare and the company took the name of Taylor Walker when Isaac Walker became a partner in 1816 .

Do these two sentences mean the same thing?

(a). no; (b). yes;
(b).