David Dunham Withers (January 22, 1822 – February 18, 1892) was an American businessman and a Thoroughbred horse racing track owner and an owner/breeder.

His 838-acre (3.39 km2) Brookdale Farm in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, New Jersey, was the home of some of the finest bloodstock in the world.

[1] His father was Reuben Withers,[2] who served as president of the Bank of the State of New York, and his mother was the daughter of David Dunham, a prominent merchant.

[1] Withers was educated at Dr. Muhlenburg's School at College Point and thereafter entered the banking house of Howland & Aspinwall.

[1] Heavily involved in the horse racing industry, David Withers served as the first president of the Board of Control which became The Jockey Club.