Every legacy starts with a mother. Elizabeth Stetson was a steady force behind the life and legacy that bears the Stetson name. As a mother, she raised the children who would go on to lead and continue what was started, shaping not just a family, but a future. Her presence was felt in the home, in the values passed down, and in the lasting imprint she left on those around her. Today, that impact still stands—from the generations that carried the name forward to Elizabeth Hall at Stetson University, named in her honor. Because what lasts isn’t built alone—it’s nurtured, guided, and carried on. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Stetson. Pictured here: Slide 1: Elizabeth Stetson, wife to John B. Stetson and mother of his children. Slide 2: the two surviving sons of Elizabeth and John B. Stetson—Henry Stetson and John B. Stetson Jr.—their third son, Benjamin, died in childhood. Slide 3: Ruby Stetson—wife of John B. Stetson Jr. and their four children.