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Jonathan Walker

United States sailor, railroadman and abolitionist · United States · On the map · Business Professionals · Lived 1799 to 1878 · aged 79

Jonathan Walker, known as "The Man with the Branded Hand", was an American fishing ship captain and abolitionist who became a national hero in 1844 when he was tried and sentenced as a slave stealer following his attempt to help seven runaway slaves find freedom.

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He was branded on his hand by the United States Government with the markings "S S", for "Slave Stealer".

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Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1799 to 1878 · aged 79