Dear Flo, I saw your question, if anybody just still reads your postings for "Germany, needs records" - yes I read them regulary as soon as you post them, but in the most cases I am not able to help. If I am able I put sources into the profiles (which is quite seldom); but I don't think that anybody can solve the problem with a missing birth record for a birth after 1912 for example if he/she is not a direct descendant.
But please carry on with your postings - now and then there is a case that can be solved. And thanks for your great and never ending work for the treefolk!