Proctor, son of a wealthy farmer in Prince George County, VA, attended the University of Virginia after leaving R-MC, graduating with an M.A. in 1857. He enlisted on April 20, 1861 as a private in the Prince George Cavalry, which was initially Co. F of the 5th VA Cavalry and in 1862 became Co. F of the 13th VA Cavalry. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant on April 29, 1862. Proctor was hospitalized from Feb-Sept. 1863 with "stricture urethra." Upon his return he was listed as commanding his company. He was wounded on May 31, 1864 and lost his leg. Proctor was promoted to captain on July 19, 1864. Proctor was retired to the Invalid Corps in December, 1864, at which time he requested to be assigned to the military court, although it is unknown if his request was granted.
After the war, he became a merchant in Petersburg, VA. Proctor died on October 22, 1894 and is buried in Petersburg's Blandford Cemetery.
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