He was a manufacturer of windmills, pumps and engines, selling his first windmill to developer Prudent Beaudry.
In 1868 the City Council relinquished its rights to the water in the Los Angeles River in favor of businessmen Lazard, John S. Griffen and Prudent Beaudry, and the three created the Los Angeles City Water Company.
Prudent Beaudry | French ship Prudent | ''Prudent Abigail'' by Juan Antonio de FrÃas y Escalante | ''Prudent'' | French ship ''Prudent'' |