[3] Her father was the eldest son of the former Helen Day Miller and Jay Gould, a leading American railroad developer and speculator who has been referred to as one of the ruthless robber barons of the Gilded Age, whose success at business made him one of the richest men of his era.

[5] Marjorie grew up in her parents' home in Lakewood, New Jersey, where she was educated "under the superintendence of her mother, who with the help of governesses, directed her daughter's training in a way to fit her best for her position in life.

[6] In 1910, Marjorie was married to Anthony Joseph Drexel III, at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New York City before 3,000 invited guests.

Marjorie's husband took part in a boxing match with the bridegroom's brother, Seton Beresford, which "aroused considerable comment.

1967), an actress, a Herrick-prize-winning playwright, and an Emmy-nominated writer for the children's animated television program, Arthur.