David Townsend was an American banker, botanist, and civic leader from Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was a lifelong friend and business associate of noted botanist William Darlington and was a founder and chief cashier of the National Bank of Chester County. The plant genus Townsendia was named in his honor.
- Occupation
- banker, botanist, botanical collector
- Born
- December 13, 1787
- Died
- December 6, 1858
