TOY, Robert

[s. 756] : A mi ionary of the LMS to Madagascar from 1862 to 1880; stationed at An tan an a rivo. In 1863 he took charge of the native church at Am boh i potsy, in the capital, and of the connected country churches. In November, 1868, the Memorial Church at Am boh i potsy was opened, of which he took charge, and besides his other duties was occupied in a revision of the Malagasy version of the Bible and other literary work in the Malagasy language. The theological seminary for native ministers was founded by Mr. Toy in 1869, with the efficient aid of Mr. G. His health failing, he went to England Returning in 1873, he resumed his work in the theological institution, and in addition a isted in the revision of the Malagasy Bible. In 1877 the church at Faravohitra and its surrounding districts was added to his college work. In 1879, his health having seriously failed, he again sailed for England, and died on the voyage, April 19. Cousins. in 1870. 756