Carns M. Tinnon a well-to-do citizen of Clifton, Tenn., was born in Giles County, Tenn., November 15, 1828, son of John and Jane (Davidson)Tinnon, who were born, respectively. in Illinois and the Palmetto State. Our Subject’s juvenile days were spent in Giles and Lawrence Counties, the family removing to Lawrence County when Carns M. was but twelve years of age. Early in life he began learning the blacksmith’s trade and followed that occupation in connection with farming, in Lawrence County until October, 1871, when he came to Waynesboro and engaged in blacksmithing, in which he has been very successful. He is a Democrat in political views, but was formerly an old line Whig, and is considered one of the eminent and successful business men of Wayne County.