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=== War of 1812 === The United States declared war on [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|Great Britain]] on June 18, 1812. The settlers of [[Wells, New York|Wells]] and Lake Pleasant were afraid of potential attacks from [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] who allied with the [[British Empire]] to attack American settlements. The Native Americans (yet unknown what tribe or nation) were seen roaming in the forest hunting, trapping and fishing. Despite no attacks, the Lake Pleasant settlers who considered themselves on the northern frontier boundary of the [[St. Lawrence River|St. Lawrence]], fled their homes and scattered themselves in the counties of Saratoga, Rensselaer and Montgomery. All inhabitants except the Peck family left Lake Pleasant, and so did a large majority of Wells. An application was made by a remaining few settlers to the New York Governor [[Daniel D. Tompkins]] for an order to raise a company of volunteers from Lake Pleasant and Wells to create a militia in order to allay the fears of the inhabitants, to protect them from a possible massacre and to encourage them to return to their homes. The petition was granted, and William B. Peck was commissioned captain of the Wells and Lake Pleasant Home Guards of Company C under Montgomery County's Militia 122 regiment. Lt. John L. Francisco later took command of the militia when Peck retired from his post.<ref>Loose, Steve. "War of 1812 Pension Application of Washington Craig of Wells." N.p., May 14, 2008. Web. August 25, 2013.</ref> The [[War of 1812]] brought a need for roads to be built so the US could invade Canada. A military road was created through the town to reach the St. Lawrence River so men and provisions could be transported easily into Canadian territory.<ref>Aber, Ted, and Stella King. "Two Towns, A Highway and a War." ''History of Hamilton County''. Prospect, NY: Prospect, 1981. 26-31. Print.</ref>
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