Career
Eventually, Liebenstein settled in the town of Scott, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, he enlisted in the 26th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was a private. Liebenstein went to what is now Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio for two years.
Liebenstein operated a sawmill and was in the insurance business.
Liebenstein served as chairman of the Scott Town Board. He also served on the school board.
Liebenstein served on the Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors. In 1893, Liebenstein served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat.
Liebenstein died at his home in Batavia, Wisconsin.