On the death of his father in 1776 Earle succeeded to an ample fortune.

The death of her husband had left her an ample fortune, which she generously offered to share with the family.

Over the past two decades, she has made an ample fortune as the impresario behind young companies with big ideas.

He inherited an ample fortune, which was very largely increased by his success in mining.

Upon attaining his majority he found an ample fortune awaiting him.

Fascinated by the handsome and intellectual young artist, she became his wife within a month, bringing him an ample fortune.

Inheriting from his father an ample fortune, he was able to aid many students in their university and professional careers.

He retired in 1857 with an ample fortune, and left the paper to his sons.

The son, inheriting an ample fortune, devoted himself to philanthropy.