Fonce V. "Jack" Haney (March 10, 1889 – March 26, 1935) was a Canadian auto mechanic and driver. Haney was a native of Huntington,

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. In 1912, he was the driver and mechanic of the

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sedan that travelled 4,176 miles from Halifax,

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. The journey, undertaken with journalist Thomas W. Wilby, took 52 days and was the first trans-

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trip made by an automobile. Haney was required to make numerous repairs throughout the journey. The trip garnered considerable press coverage in Canada, especially because the Reo special touring car had been built in St. Catharines. Haney settled in St. Catharines after the trip. He married Annie Glendinning Swan on May 23, 1914 and opened his own garage in the city. He was also involved with the Canadian Flying Club, established in 1928.

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1889 births 1935 deaths People from St. Catharines {{Canada-bio-stub