John Brynteson (1871 – 1959) was one of the "Three Lucky Swedes" who founded and developed the Nome mining district.

[1] Johan Bryntesson was born in the parish of Ärtemark in the traditional province of Dalsland, Sweden.

[2] A gold-seeking venture which commenced in mid-September 1898 with Erik O. Lindblom and Jafet Lindeberg proved quite successful.

[4] Brynteson purchased a farm in Santa Clara County, California later known as The Pruneyard.

[5][6] Brynteson married Emma Forsberg on May 2, 1900 in San Francisco.