<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of UST Corp. at or for the three months ended
March 31, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements of Form 10-Q.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY>  U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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