The Walkers of Arkansas and Kentucky
- George Walker (1763–1819), Kentucky State Senator 1810-1814, U.S. Senator from Kentucky 1814. Brother of David Walker.
- David Walker, Clerk of Logan County, Kentucky; Kentucky State Representative 1793-1796; U.S. Representative from Kentucky 1817-1820. Brother of George Walker.
- James D. Walker (1830–1906), Circuit Court Judge in Arkansas, Solicitor General of Arkansas, U.S. Senator from Arkansas 1879-1885. Grandson of David Walker.
NOTE: James D. Walker was also the nephew of U.S. Senator John McLean and U.S. Representative Finis McLean and cousin of U.S. Senator Wilkinson Call.
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