(1) Dunham Township changed its name from Byron Township on December 28 , 1850 , to avoid confusion with Byron Township and to honor a resident , Solomon J. Dunham .
(2) On December 28 , 1850 , the city of Dunham Township changed from Byron Township to avoid confusion with Byron Township and to honor a resident , Solomon J. Dunham .

Do these two sentences mean the same thing?

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yes