<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS  SCHEDULE  CONTAINS  SUMMARY  FINANCIAL   INFORMATION  EXTRACTED  FROM  THE
CONDENSED  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 1999 AND THE RELATED CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS OF  OPERATIONS  AND CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 OF STRATFORD  AMERICAN  CORPORATION  AND ITS  SUBSIDIARIES  AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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