[1] After working as a clerk and shopkeeper, Beaudry opened a dry goods store with his brother in 1834.

In 1827 he signed a petition in opposition to the proposed union of the upper and lower Canadas.

In 1837 he became one of the vice presidents of the Société des Fils de la Liberté.

When the Rebellions of 1837 occurred, Beaudry fled temporarily to the United States.

During the campaign Beaudry turned off voters with religious and negative overtones.