Hiram, the eldest son, was born in North Whitehall, May 25, 1848. He learned the trade of miller, which he followed for several years, then he filled the position of engineer at the Lewis furnace, at Allentown, for twelve years, and afterward at the Adelaide silk mill for six years, when he was killed there in a boiler explosion, which occurred July 9, 1888. He was married to Mary R., daughter of Peter and Magdalena (Strauss) Roth, and they had six children. They were members of St. Peter's Lutheran church, which Mr. Sell served as deacon for a number of years, and at the time of his death was officiating as treasurer. He was affiliated with the Odd Fellows. Lehigh Lodge. No. 83.