Without other information, do not immediately conclude that the person referenced as a “junior” is necessarily the son of the “senior.” The references could indicate the two men are father and son, but they could be uncle and nephew as well. It is also possible that the relationship is more distant (or nonexistent) and that the use of junior/senior is simply to indicate which man is which–by using their age.
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Have found this to be true especially in military records. Two men in the same unit, same name – they tag the younger as Junior, when there may be no family connection at all. I was glad when I finally figured that out…