Charles F. Seivwright alleges to have been a Qadiani since 1896. He allegedly converted to Qadianism while he was living in Melbourne, Australia, however, there is no corroborating evidence.
In 1901-1902, he was living in England (See ROR of April 1906) and saw the dark side of British culture. C.F. Sievwright alleges to have already lived in the USA, passed through Spain, France, Italy and New Zealand.
In 1903, C.F. Sievwright came to Qadian and met MGA. His arrival in Qadian is recorded in the third volume of Malfuzat under the title “Answers to the questions of an Australian new Qadiani convert”. He was present in Qadian on 22 October 1903 and stayed for two days. The sub-ref is missing. He is mentioned as Sheikh Abdul Haqq in the Al-Hakam, vol. 8, no. 43, 44, p. 5, 6, dated 17 & 24 December 1904 (Via Urdu-Malfuzat-9, pages 39-45). “This meeting with Ghulam Ahmad in Qadian in the year 1903 was a wonderful proof of the truths of Islam […] On the 22nd October 1903, I was at Qadian and received the hospitality of the entire community […] Nothing astonished me more, among all the extraordinary incidents during my missionary travels than the finding of myself in that sacred place and face to face with its Messiah.” (The Moslem Sunrise, 1922, p. 144). However, he was in the Punjab in Oct of 1903 and was scheduled to give a speech at Town Hall Lahore. Seivwright claims that he was giving a speech on “Are The Indian People British Subjects?”, however, this seems to be a front, his goal in life was to secure permanent unity for the British Empire, via the British and Indian Empire League of Australia. Nevertheless, he was in Lahore and then decided to visit Qadian and meet Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. In the Moslem Sunrise he claims to have seen MGA clothes in yellow robes, and he learned of MGA’s illnesses. However, he didn’t join the Ahmadiyya Movement. He even looked into MGA’s eyes, which is funny! He discussed the crucifixtion and other related arguments and left allegedly unconvinced.
In 1906, Charles F. Seivwright visited Qadian again and announced his conversion to Ahmadiyya in the ROR of April-1906, see pages 144-150, “10 Years in Islam” (See also Fanusie).
In 1906 (ROR of Sep, pages 362-363), he wrote to Maulvi Muhammad Ali (editor of the Review of Religions) and told that he had sent sail towards California and needed money. His address in San Diego is given (See also Fanusie).
In 1907, C.F. Sievwright was mentioned in one of the most famous local newspapers of Northern California, (See “The Placer Herald” of Sat, Jan 26, 1907 ·Page 2)(Rocklin, Ca), M. Abdul Haq C.F. Sievwright was mentioned as someone who was in the USA on a mission to convert all to Allah. Sievwright is also described as a writer in the Review of Religions magazine from the Punjab. The newspaper reports that Sievwright came from India and is a well known Moslem in India (a lie). He is now in San Diego. Sievwright alleges that his only mission is to spread Islam in California.
In Feb-1909 (See Fowler Ensign of Sat, Feb 27, 1909 ·Page 5)(this magazine belonged to Mormons), C.F. Sievwright (his name is incorrectly spelled as C.S. Sievwright) was in 1817 Lyon St, San Francisco, Ca and met with a man named Howard H. Harris about business. It seems that C.F. Sievwright read newspaper reports about Farmer’s Union’s in Fresno County. C.F. Sievwright was allegedly an organizer back in Australia with some Agricultural Fraternal Association. It was called the “Farmer’s, Producer’s and Land Owners Association of Australia”. C.F. Sievwright told “The Fowler Ensign” newspaper that this “association” helped out (in terms of production and efficiency) in the butter industry. C.F. Sievwright alleged that previously, the country of Denmark had a monopoly on butter sales in England, however, he was able to makes sales double and thus the Australian and New Zealand dairyman was able to capture a huge piece of the English Butter market. C.F. Sievwright is described as well spoken and good at organizing and doing general paperwork.
In the “Fowler Ensign” of Sat, Apr 10, 1909 ·Page 5, Chas. F Sievwright is reported to have arrived in Fowler on March-25-1900 as he took a job as accountant in the “Ensign Office” and has decided to permanently settle down in Fowler. In fact, the family of Sievwright has reportedly moved from San Francisco to Fowler and into a residence. The family seems to have arrived in San Francisco just last Sunday (which would be Apr-4-1909). Allegedly, Mr. Sievwright has an expertise in developing rural industries into manufacturing and exporting of perishable products. Sievwright is also introduced as a gifted orator and has successfully worked with Farmers Unions.
In the “Fowler Ensign” Newspaper of Sat, Jul 03, 1909 ·Page 4, Charles F. Sievwright gives good reasons why he should become a U.S. citizen. Charles F. Sievwright is introduced as someone who is working in the capacity of bookkeeper at the “Ensign Office”. Charles F. Sievwright was previously a native of Australia and therefore a subject of Great Britain. Charles F. Sievwright has travelled extensively in the world. Charles F. Sievwright is asked 2 questions. Question 1 is why do you prefer the USA to the UK. Charles F. Sievwright alleges to have been in South Africa during the Boer War and was a close observer. Charles F. Sievwright also alleges to have lived in Chicago many years ago. Charles F. Sievwright ends by saying he is planning to celebrate in a huge way for the upcoming 4th of July Independence Day.
In 1909, C.F. Sievwright was working at the Ensign Office and was purported as being a Naturalist (not a Qadiani anymore? or not even a Muslim missionary?). The only people that worked at Ensign offices were used by the U.S. military and thus, he seems to be a military officer. In this article, (See the Fowler Ensign of Sat, Nov 20, 1909 ·Page 3)(see scans in the below), C.F. Sievwright gave medical advice on how not to get a sore throat and suggested keeping the mouth closed when it’s cold out and trying to breathe. C.F. Sievwright suggested that people should hold warm air in their lungs when they go outside wherein it might be cold. He also mentions Jack Frost.
On Christmas day, Saturday, Dec-25-1909 (page 5), in the “Fowler Ensign” newspaper, Mr. Sievwright from Fowler, Ca, talks about eating the famous colonial goose this Christmas, this is the official Christmas dish of Australia.
In July of 1910, via the Fowler Ensign of Sat, Jul 02, 1910 ·Page 1, C.F. Sievwright reportedly attended a “Children’s Day” event wherein local colored youngster were entertained. This happened at the Fowler Baptist Church (at 507 E Merced St, Fowler, CA 93625, it still exists in 2025). Miss Amy Harris was in-charge of everything. Reverend C. Williams is the pastor of the church and was the chairman of the event. Reverend J.W. Price was also there. A full schedule is given. In 1910, via the Fowler Ensign newspaper of Sat, Oct 01, 1910 ·Page 2, it is reported that on Wednesday, Sep-28-1910, C.F. Sievwright was at the Fowler Hall with Reverend M.C.C.B. Mason D.D, L. L. D., senior secretary of the Freedmen’s Aid society of the M.E. (white church) Church of America was also there at the invitation of a number of residents, on the race question of educating the Negro for citizenship. There was an audience of 100, mixed between black and white. Reverend L.V. Harrison of the local M.W. (colored) church was there to represent black people and C.F. Sievwright was representing white people. Firstly, C. F. Sievwright introduced Reverend M.C.C.B. Mason D.D, L. L. D., senior secretary of the Freedmen’s Aid society of the M.E. (white church) as the first speaker. Mason explained how whites were educating blacks in the south via 23 schools and colleges and 1 seminary. Mr. Sievwright also made some confusing remarks on how he has helped the Negro. Sievwright then seems to be calling Jesus as God. Dr. Mason talked about removing racial through the Gospel. Mason also mentioned how the US government had benefitted by taxing black people in the South. In 1910, via the “Fowler Ensign” magazine of Sat, Dec 03, 1910 ·Page 2, C.F. Sievwright suggested a system of fire bells in Fowler, Ca (which is just a few miles south of Fresno). In 1910, via the “Fowler Ensign” (of Sat, Dec 31, 1910 ·Page 5), Mr. Sievwright was reportedly at a Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Rampendahl. The daughter of the Sievwright’s was also there.
In 1911, via the Fowler Ensign of Sat, Jan 14, 1911 ·Page 2, C.F. Sievwright was at the local YMCA of Fowler, Ca and presented some magazines and newspapers. Bible classes are reported. In 1911, the Fowler Ensign of Sat, Jan 07, 1911 ·Page 5 reports that Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Sievwright have left Fowler, Ca on Wednesday, Jan-4-1911, their daughter Carol is also with them. In 1911, C.F. Sievwright moved to Ventura, Ca (See the Oxnard Courier of Fri, May 19, 1911 ·Page 3. C.F. Sievwright commented on the proposed Eucalyptus factory and alleges to have studied this business for a long time and it is a good wood to sell. Sievwright explains how the temperature is the same as Australia (in Oxnard) and thus, it should be a success.
In 1912, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, May 24, 1912 ·Page 4, C.F. Sievwright’s comments from 9-1-1911 in the Buildings Edition of the Courier wherein he endorsed the planting of eucalyptus trees. In 1912, via the Ventura Free Press of Fri, Sep 20, 1912 ·Page 6, Chas. F. Sievwright wrote an article urging residents of Ventura to save their local landmarks, specifically a rubber tree. Sievwright also wants a cross lighted up, signed off on Aug-26-1912. In 1912, via the Ventura Free Press of Fri, Nov 01, 1912 ·Page 6, it is reported that On Oct-29-1912, a 10-pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sievwright, formerly from Ventura, now in Oxnard. In 1912, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Nov 08, 1912 ·Page 7, a man named A.C. Sievwright is mentioned (seems to be a mis-spelling). This is the funeral of a mason named Bendix Holst, a well known resident of Oxnard. He was known as someone who bought beans, walnuts, hay and honey. Sievwright was his neighbor.
In 1913, via the Oxnard Courier newspaper of Fri, Mar 28, 1913 ·Page 2, C.F. Sievwright is mentioned alongside Charles M. Sickels and Ed Wedekind and they went hiking. C.F. Sievwright is working as a collector for the “Home Telephone Company”. In 1913, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Apr 11, 1913 ·Page 1, C.F. Sievwright talks about cyclones in Omaha, Nebraska. The Oxnard Courier of Fri, Aug 15, 1913 ·Page 2 gives a list of high tide computations by C.F. Sievwright of Oxnard, California (this was repeated in several newspapers). In 1913, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, May 09, 1913 ·Page 5, a crazy Greek man was out of control and was controlled by C.F. Sievwright.
In 1914, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Feb 20, 1914 ·Page 6, the daughter of C.S. Sievwright, Carolewen Sievwright celebrated Valentine’s Day at her home at 335 Fourth St, Oxnard, Ca. A few little kids were there, Iris Sievwright, Rose Sickles, Clara Barret, Eloise Corssely, Inez Vaughn, Lucy Sickles and Evenlyn Jones (seem to be children). In 1914, via The Oxnard Courier of Fri, Sep 25, 1914 ·Page 3 reports how Mr. and Mrs. Sievwright have gone to Los Angeles for a vacation. C. F. Sievwright is still working for the Home Telephone Company. In 1914, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Oct 02, 1914 ·Page 4, it is reported that Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Sievwright and their children have returned to Oxnard from LA this morning. In 1914, via the The Los Angeles Times of Sun, Nov 08, 1914 ·Page 45, it seems that the daughter of C.F. Sievwright (Carol Sievwright) celebrated Halloween at the Sievwright residence in Oxnard. In 1914, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Jul 10, 1914 ·Page 1, his name is written as Padre Sievwright.
In 1915, via The Ventura Weekly Post and Democrat of Fri, Jul 09, 1915 ·Page 8, there is a note from Walter H. Lathrop about the mortgage property of Charles Sievwright. In 1915, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Jul 30, 1915 ·Page 8, it is relayed from the Daily Courier (of Tuesday) that C.F. Sievwright is leaving Oxnard, Ca. Sievwright is starting a new job as “in-charge” of the bookkeeping department of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company in Los Angeles beginning on Aug-1-1915. Sievwright has been working as a bookkeeper for the Home Telephone Company for 4-5 years. His department in Oxnard has been closed and the workload will be picked up in San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Sievwright are leaving Oxnard by the end of the week. In 1915, via the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Dec 03, 1915 ·Page 3 explains how for many years Mr. Sievwright was the bookkeeper of the Home Telephone Company in Oxnard. However, in roughly Dec-1914, he was transferred to Los Angeles, however, he only worked there for 8 weeks. Reports have reached Oxnard that Mr. Sievwright is now “superintendent” and “half-partner” in a newly organized “Home Packing Company”, makers of homemade Marmalade, known as “homalade”.
In 1916, the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Jul 28, 1916 ·Page 6 reports that Miss Carol Sievwright, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sievwright of Los Angeles who formerly resided in Oxnard, came here this morning to visit with Miss Jeannete Poggi. In 1916, the Oxnard Courier of Fri, Aug 04, 1916 ·Page 6 reports that Miss Carol Sievwright, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sievwright of Los Angeles returned home this morning after a visit of several days with Miss Jeannete Poggi.
In 1917, the Ventura Weekly Post and Democrat of Fri, Jun 29, 1917 ·Page 5 reports that a man named A.A. Sievwright was released from his mortgage by W.H. Lathrop. It is lot 2 block 1 Lathrop sub, Oxnard.
In 1918, via the Los Angeles Evening Express of Mon, Aug 05, 1918 ·Page 3, it is reported that Miss Carol Sievwright is a talented dancer and is a young artist who is touring with the Red Cross. Carol Sievwright has appeared at various functions where funds were being raised for war relief. Her most recent appearance was at the Ville de Paris Red Cross carnival, given last Saturday at the Red Cross Shop for the benefit of the Red Cross.
In 1918, via the Anaheim Gazette of Thu, Nov 07, 1918 ·Page 4 reports that C. F. Sievwright who lives at 940 Albany Street, Los Angeles. Sievwright works at a place called the Los Angeles Creamery. Sievwright alleges to have owned a dairy in Australia for many years and he found Napier grass (also called Australian grass, though it was imported from Africa) to be the best form of feed.
In 1919, via the Los Angeles Evening Express of Tue, Jul 29, 1919 ·Page 8, it is reported that the Noontime matinee is always noon on Saturday, however, there have been some Wednesday’s. Carol Sievwright is listed as child soprano. In 1919, via the Los Angeles Evening Express of Thu, Jul 31, 1919 ·Page 12 reports that Carol Sievwright is listed as an entertainer at the “Crescendo” at noontime.
In 1921, via the Los Angeles Evening Express of Sat, Sep 24, 1921 ·Page 32, Mr. C.F. Sievwright is scheduled to give a lecture on “Saint, Sinner or Savage, Which Are You?”. This is hosted at the “Society of American Buddhism”. Room 617, Western Mutual Life Building, 321 West Third St. However, a few weeks later he wrote a short letter of appreciation to work of the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa, Mirza Basheer ud Din Mahmud Ahmad (See page 46 of the Oct-1921 edition of the Moslem Sunrise). This was in the Moslem Suunrise magazine, edited by Mufti Muhammad Sadiq. Thus, he must have been in touch with Mufti Muhammad Sadiq since at least summer 1921. In 1921, via the Oxnard Press-Courier of Tue, Apr 26, 1921 ·Page 4, C.F. Sievwright is selling his Lot of G street, close to high school cite, very cheap. Apply owner, C.F. Sievright, 940 Albany Street, Los Angeles, 4-16tfc
Charles F. Seivwright explains in the Moslem Sunrise, Oct-1922, pages 143-145 how he was the accredited Representative or Commissioner of the British and Indian Empire League of Australia. Thus, he visited India on tour of his precious British Empire and headed to the Annual Conference of the Indian National Congress at Madras at scheduled to be held in Dec-1903.
In 1924 he was working in the L.A. area at a creamery. Mr. Sievewright is mentioned by John Bertrum Clarke (an occultist) and rapist/murderer (In The Los Angeles Evening Post-Record of 18 Jul 1924, Fri ·Page 1), as he responds to the allegations against him and in his own defense. He claims that he knows a Secret Ahmadi (described as a Muhammadan) named Mr. Sievwright who works at a creamery in the L.A. area. However, Sievewright also represents “The Moslem Sunrise” magazine and has inside connections with Mufti Muhammad Sadiq (written as Dr. Sadiq) and can get him Indian girls with dark eyes (+jewels and servants) and a harem of women in India. Thus, why would he be raping/killing/marrying women in the USA?
John Bertrum Clarke (an occultist) and rapist/murderer said (See The Los Angeles Evening Post-Record of 18 Jul 1924, Fri ·Page 1), that he had been in Los Angeles since 1916 and had a church/studio at 638 South Alvarado St., with lots of followers. However, recently John Bertrum Clarke has been associated with Mahomet Sievwright, who seems to live at 940-946 Albany St. John Bertrum Clarkes says he wants to go to India next. In 1924, via the Oxnard Press-Courier of Thu, Oct 02, 1924 ·Page 2, C.F. Sievwright is selling his property called Lot No. 2, in Block-1, Lathrop tract on G street, Oxnard. Sievwright lives at 940 Albany St. In 1924, the Oxnard Press-Courier of Tue, Sep 30, 1924 ·Page 3 reported that Mr. and Mrs. Sievwright and children returned this morning from a vacation spent in Los Angeles. In 1924, Charles Sievwright’s photo on a horse and carriage appeared in roughly 11 newspapers of California wherein he urged people to drive slow and see Los Angeles or drive fast and see our jail. This sign is allegedly on the back of his buggy (See Santa Cruz Sentinel of Sun, Mar 09, 1924 ·Page 12, Porterville Recorder of Mon, Aug 25, 1924 ·Page 3, The Lassen Advocate of Fri, Mar 07, 1924 ·Page 6, Anaheim Bulletin of Sun, Mar 09, 1924 ·Page 14, Redwood City Tribune of
Thu, Mar 06, 1924 ·Page 4, The Peninsula Times Tribune of Thu, Mar 06, 1924 ·Page 3, The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News of Tue, Mar 04, 1924 ·Page 24, The Press Democrat of Sun, Mar 16, 1924 ·Page 17, The Press Democrat of Sun, Oct 19, 1924 ·Page 17, Daily Gazette-Martinez of Wed, Mar 05, 1924 ·Page 2.
In 1925, via the Morning Free Press of Thu, Jun 18, 1925 ·Page 2, Charles Francis Sievwright and Rosalie Sievwright seem to have granted a deed of a property to Lino M. Matesans, Lot 2, Blk-1, Walter H. Lathrop Sub in the City of Oxnard, U.S.R. 50 cts. In 1925, Charles Sievwright’s photo on a horse and carriage appeared in the Appeal-Democrat Sun, Jan 11, 1925 ·Page 3. Sievwright urged people to drive slow and see Los Angeles or drive fast and see our jail. This sign is allegedly on the back of his buggy.
In 1926, Charles Sievwright’s photo on a horse and carriage appeared in roughly 11 newspapers of California wherein he urged people to drive slow and see Los Angeles or drive fast and see our jail. This sign is allegedly on the back of his buggy. In 1926, via the Oxnard Press-Courier of Tue, Jul 06, 1926 ·Page 3, Miss Carol Sievwright of Los Angeles was visiting Jeannette Poggi in Oxnard. Now, Jeannette Joggi and her friends drove a car to Hollywood, they watched “Sparrows” and “The Black Pirate” at Graumann’s Egyptian.
In 1928, via the Oxnard Press-Courier of Thu, May 10, 1928 ·Page 4, Miss Carol Sievwright is reported how she has gotten lots of “offers” for her services by theatre managers. Miss Sievwright is listed as a good whistler! However, she has declined and has decided to remain in Los Angeles and design fixtures with the Empire Lighting fixture company.
In 2024, at the West Coast Jalsa Salana-2024 (#WCJS2024 #WestCoastJalsa) a speech was given about Charles Sievwright (Abdul Haqq) by Sherjeel Rauf, he gave no references and alleged that MGA presented himself as a prophet to him.
