| David Stout Manners | |
| Birth Date: | January 12, 1808 |
| Birth Place: | East Amwell Township, New Jersey |
| Death Date: | August 19, 1884 |
| Residence: | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Office: | Mayor of Jersey City |
| Order: | 9th |
| Term Start: | May 3, 1852 |
| Term End: | May 3, 1857 |
| Predecessor: | Robert Gilchrist |
| Successor: | Samuel Wescott |
| Party: | Whig |
| Spouse: | Deborah Phillips Johnes |
| Signature: | D.S.Manners-sig.jpg |
David Stout Manners (January 12, 1808 – August 19, 1884) was the ninth Mayor of Jersey City. He succeeded Robert Gilchrist. A Whig politician, he served five one-year terms from May 3, 1852, to May 3, 1857.[1] He was succeeded by Samuel Wescott.
He was born on January 12, 1808, at East Amwell Township, New Jersey. He was the son of David Manners, an army captain during the War of 1812. His grandfather was John Schenck, a captain during the American Revolution who served at the Battle of Princeton and the Battle of Monmouth.
He married Deborah Phillips Johnes in 1843 and had four daughters and three sons: Virginia (wife of John W. Beekman), Marie Louise, Helen, Blanche, Sheridan, Edwin, and Clarence. He is the first cousin of New Jersey state senator John Manners.
He died on August 19, 1884.