He purchased the island at the age of 28, just six years after starting Virgin Group.

During the 1980s, the mayor attempted to purchase the island for 10 million, but it was not accepted.

The Reid brothers purchased the island in 1869-70 and retained ownership until 1943.

Ginn Resorts had previously purchased the island for a reported $6.5 million.

By the time the city purchased the island, in 1868, there had already been four potter's fields around Manhattan.

John Lennon considered purchasing the island for his home.

Finally, on June 2, 1947, the state purchased the island through a condemnation order for $675,000 (or approximately $5,563,416 in 2003 dollars).

My father and my uncle seriously considered purchasing the island.

When the deadline to purchase the island passed on September 15, 1938, the offer expired and controversy died out.

At least two attempts have been made to purchase the entire island.