Ghica family
Born in the city of Iași, Mărgărita Miller-Verghy was of partial Polish-Romanian descent. Her mother, Elena Verghy, belonged to the boyar aristocracy of Moldavia region; her father, Elena's second husband, was a descendant of the Counts Milewski, but used the name Gheorghe Miller. In addition to his teaching career, Gheorghe was politically active, holding a seat in the Senate of Romania. The family was related to that of authors Ionel and Păstorel Teodoreanu, and Mărgărita was also akin to members of the aristocratic Ghica family, being an aunt of socialite Grigore "Grigri" Ghica.