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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from First Shares
Bancorp, Inc. statements ending June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<CURRENCY> US DOLLARS

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