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Jonathan Walker (abolitionist) United States sailor, railroadman and abolitionist

Jonathan Walker, known as "The Man with the Branded Hand", was an American reformer who became a national hero in 1844 when he was trialed and sentenced as a slave stealer following his attempt to help seven runaway slaves find freedom. He was branded on his hand by the United States Government with the markings "S S", for "Slave Stealer".

Jonathan Walker is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who last played for the Darlington Point Roosters. He played as a prop.

Jonathan Hoge Walker was a United States federal judge.

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Johnnie Walker is a brand of whisky produced in Scotland.

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