He was best known for playing the lead role in the melodrama Nick of the Woods .
Joseph Proctor ( May 7 , 1816 -- October 2 , 1897 ) was a popular 19th century American actor .
Joseph Proctor was best known for playing the lead role in the melodrama Nick of the Woods .
Joseph Proctor ( May 7 , 1816 -- October 2 , 1897 ) was a popular 19th century American actor .