Problem: (1) For example , Elizabeth Coffin , daughter of a wealthy merchant from Nantucket , was mother of the prominent Massachusetts industrialists Henry Coffin Nevins and David Nevins , Jr..
(2) For example , Elizabeth Coffin , the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Nantucket , was the mother of prominent Massachusetts industrialists Henry Coffin Nevins and David Nevins , Jr .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) The song was written by Powderfinger lead singer Bernard Fanning and influenced by bassist John Collins .
(2) The song was written by Powderfinger - singer John Collins and influenced by bassist Bernard Fanning .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Kelley began having regular one-man exhibitions at Metro Pictures Gallery in Manhattan in 1982 , and at Rosamund Felsen Gallery in Los Angeles the following year .
(2) In 1982 , Kelley began regular solo exhibitions at the Metro Pictures Gallery in Manhattan and the following year at the Rosamund Felsen Gallery in Los Angeles .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) In the Hong Kong Chief Executive election , 2007 , Alan Leong of the Civic Party successfully entered the race against the incumbent Donald Tsang .
(2) Donald Tsang of the Civic Party successfully entered the race against the incumbent Alan Leong at the Hong Kong Chief Executive elections in 2007 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no