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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> FARMERS ATIONAL BANC CORP
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