George Munro, 1st of Newmore was the third son of Colonel John Munro, 2nd of Obsdale, who was, in turn, a son of George Munro, 1st of Obsdale, who in turn was a younger son of Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis, chief of the Clan Munro.
George Munro, 1st of Newmore was the third child of Colonel John Munro, 2nd of Obsdale, who was the son of George Munro, 1st of Obsdale, and the younger brother of Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis, leader of the Clan Munro.